Health & Safety Manager

We are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager to support our growning business.  This is a national role with the possibility of working in a hybrid manner and as such it could be based in:

• Glasgow
• Edinburgh
• Manchester
• Birmingham
• London

The Heath & Safety Manager will support our current and future opperations, we are currently have activity in Scotland and expect to start work in another region soon.  With the Program Director the Health & Safety Manager will set and drive the Axione UK Construction Design and Management (CDM) Regulations and Health and Safety strategy. 

Accountabilites will include:

• Ensure that Axione UK meet their requirements under CDM regulations in order to protect the health of everyone on their site.
• Manage the Health and Safety Advisor within the region and ensure Health and Safety is a key priority.
• Develop and ensure the effective implementation of business H&S improvement stages.
• Develop the management system to a standard that meets legal compliance and, ISO14001: 2004 and ISO 45001, including processes that create ongoing continuous improvement.
• Liaise with external third party management system certification bodies, ensuring an ongoing good relationship and the best cost effective solutions re: certifications.
• Establish and maintain arrangements for the business to be kept up to date with changes in legislation and best practise.
• H&S reporting.
• Liaise with relevant enforcement authorities regarding any legal matters related to compliance.
• Ensure audits are carried out within the business to ensure standards are compliant and reports to Excom are produced.
• Ensure H&S performance data is recorded measured and evaluated with reports issued to the business.
• Ensure accidents/incidents/defects are investigated and bulletins issued to ensure lessons are learned.
• Ensure the annual management review is carried out.
• Complete annual awards submissions as required by the business to ensure our market profile is highly visible.
• Ensure the effective internal communications of health, safety, environmental performance and lessons to be learnt to promote a high level of awareness and constant learning.
• Liaise with the Human Resources Department to ensure standards of competence for staff are identified and training programmes put in place to achieve the required standards.
• Liaise with the Procurement Department and supply chain to ensure arrangements are in place to ensure suppliers are deemed competent for use.
• Liaise with the Legal Department in regard to the management of SHE related claims being made against the business.

Essential & desirable criteria:

Essential

• Previous Health & Safety experience
• Exeperience with in the telcom industry
• Results driven with excellent communication skills

Desirable criteria:

• IOSH
• NEBOSH

Why choose us? 

Part of the Bouygues Energies & Services group, Axione is a global player in the telecommunications infrastructure sector based on the drive to digitally develop local areas. 

A leading player in France’s very high speed broadband strategy, Axione designs, builds, finances and operates new-generation digital infrastructure (FTTP/FTTH) for its own projects, local authorities and for Internet Service Provider.
We are currently extending our expertise in the United Kingdom. 

Axione UK will focus on managing:

• the build of Axione’s network in the UK
• the sourcing and management of its local supply chain
• elements of the support and operation of the network
• the exploitation of its network in the UK

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• pension scheme
• life insurance
• private medical insurance
• BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits
• volunteering opportunities  
• we place a strong emphasis on continual development, both professional and interpersonal.  
• we have our own international and local training centres, delivering technical and management courses.

Be Yourself!

Here at the Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. You will also have an opportunity to join our employee led diversity & inclusion communities such as WeLink (women network), Encompass (LGBTQ+), Kaleidoscope (BAME), Disability and Wellness peer support network, Parents and Carers network.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We value your privacy and we are committed to protecting your personal details. If you choose to apply for this role, please do not include any sensitive data on your CV which reveals (directly or indirectly); your race or ethnic origins, your political, philosophical or religious opinions, or your membership of a trade union, your social security number, or information which relates to your health or sexual orientation or to any criminal convictions.

Let’s build our digital future together