Job Description

About the Trust

We're one of the UK's biggest charities and we care for 2,000 miles of canals, rivers, docks and reservoirs because we believe life is better by water. We're looking for people who support our cause and want to make a difference for future generations. Could this be you?



Along with our waterways we also manage museums, archives and the country's third largest collection of historic buildings, as well as the nature and wildlife that calls our canals home. All of this enables us to provide wellbeing opportunities for millions of people each year.



Are you an experienced Health and Safety Manager interested in putting your Civil Engineering/Construction expertise into practice to benefit millions of people?



Our role and opportunity

The Infrastructure and Programme team deliver the construction activity for all our major infrastructure across the Trust - on a wide range of nationally important operational heritage structures - these include reservoirs, canal locks, embankments, tunnels, bridges, towpaths, culverts, tidal barrages and major docks.



Our Construction Safety Manager will report to the Chief Infrastructure & Programmes Officer and be responsible for providing expert advice on CDM, LOLER & Temporary Works procedures for the Trust, as well as broader health & safety advice and assistance for the directorate in accordance with the Trust's Health & Safety Systems. Using your background in Civil Engineering/Construction industries you will support our teams to ensure prompt action is taken toward targeted improvements; aiding future continuous improvement planning through effective performance improvement and reporting.



The role is fundamental in living safety values and embedding positive practice across the Trust. Being a H&S advocate with all colleagues, committed to improvements in safety culture and encouraging positive engagement by all colleagues in Health & Safety.



Providing practical H&S advice, leadership and support to the 100m annual construction business. Supporting 300+ person in-house Direct Services business with H&S support and performance improvement. Supporting & advising for the timely reporting of safety incidents, which includes initial flash reporting within 24 hours and the production of detailed investigation reports within 7 days. Collation and distribution of trend information to help the directorate focus on carrying out activities safely and embracing a 'lessons learned' approach. Be instrumental in adopting a 'just and fair' approach to the investigation of incidents and the subsequent actions and recommendations.

Location & coverage

Our Construction Safety Manager vacancy will be offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces as and when required for team working & collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the regional waterway network (2 - 3 times per week) will also be expected to enable site visits and to support improvements.

Relevant hubs include:

Leeds, Ellesmere Port, Burnley, Newark, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Gloucester, London.



The regularity & flexibility of travel will be discussed further at interview stage. Regular accessibility to this network is essential.

See our canal network here:

(https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/enjoy-the-waterways/canal-and-river-network).



About the role

Key accountabilities:

Owner of the CDM, LOLER & Temporary Works procedures. Fulfil the Designated Individual role for Temporary Works. Lead on professional advice for CDM regulations, Temporary Works and LOLER procedures Be the focal point for H&S support and advice across the whole of the Infrastructure & Programmes Directorate, with the drive and ability to support all works. Responsible for consolidating a directorate programme of site?inspections, provide specialist advice on hazardous activities, Temporary Works, LOLER, CDM?and associated control measures. Support accident and incident investigations and provide reports & recommendations within the set timescales set by the Trust procedures. Contribute to the review of H&S operating standards to ensure all relevant legislation is complied with. Create a strong relationship with the Director of Health & Safety and the National H&S team, reporting into the DoHS on compliance, standards and legislation, and performance against accident reduction and H&S improvement targets on a quarterly basis. Work closely with and support the Construction teams in carrying out their roles and responsibilities for Safety & Health, Environment and Heritage. Work closely with peers from delivery partner organisations to create a H&S community. Living safety values and embedding positive practice across the Trust. Being a H&S advocate with all colleagues and committed to improvements in safety culture and encouraging positive engagement by all collegues in Health & Safety Attend pre-start meetings and advise on high risk activities. Advise and support teams in drawing up risk assessments, safe systems of work and evaluating method statements, using sound and in-depth experience and knowledge of on-site activities, where required. Conduct site/project/contract inspections and ensure that appropriate action plans have been put in place by the accountable operations management. Carry out and record H&S audits and inspections as directed by CIPO & Director of Health & Safety Assist in developing toolbox talks and briefings on key issues.

Decision Making:

H&S Manager with the Leaders will make direct decisions on all relevant Health & Safety matters. Making decisions that ensure the organisation is legally compliant with all health & safety legislation. Ensuring that Infrastructure & Programmes management and their teams are discharging H&S duties effectively and consistently. Ensure CIPO has visibility on performance against H&S Operating Standards and KPIs/targets. Working with the teams, minimising and avoiding risks and hazards in the organisation. Create a 'just and fair culture' in the H&S environment ensuring that all incidents are investigated thoroughly, trends identified, and corrective action taken and consistently briefed across the wider Trust and delivery partners.

About you

This role will require extensive knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction industries, tasks, risks and control measures; having had specific direct experience of managing H&S operations and driving good H&S performance within a construction business.

Technical:

Degree or equivalent in related discipline. Experience driving H&S standards, in a leadership role, on-site. Chartered/associate membership of an appropriate professional body (or actively working towards), advantageous. NEBOSH diploma or equivalent (or demonstrable IPD/CPD equivalent) in Occupational Health and Safety. Excellent knowledge and experience of H&S, Environmental and Heritage legislation. Excellent knowledge and experience of construction, operations, hazards, risks and associated control measures. Working knowledge BS OHSAS 18001 & 45001 Standard. Experience in similar or supporting post. Experience working understanding of SHE legislation.

General:

Good oral and written communicator. Ability to work as part of a team and to positively influence others. Ability to work on own initiative, deliver key objectives while working under pressure and coping with dynamic and fast-moving situations. Excellent interpersonal skills enabling the building of collaborative relationships across Trust & with contractors and external stakeholders.

If you have any questions about the role please contact CRT.recruitment@canalrivertrust.org.uk



We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

What we offer

In addition to your salary of 60,000 - 62,500, you will benefit from a Car Cash Allowance of 450 per month, a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, great holiday entitlement and numerous other employee benefits, including several salary sacrifice benefits, all of which can be found here (https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/our-benefits).

Competitive contributory DC Pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%. 25 days paid holiday (plus paid Bank Holidays), increasing with years of service to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme. Home working status with 'hub' facilities available should you need the flexibility to work outside of home. Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well-being and domestic matters. Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme. 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project etc. Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

We care passionately for our waterways, and as importantly, for those who look after and use them. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce brings with it a diversity of ideas, thinking and ways of working which enhances what we do as a Trust. We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of and welcome applicants from across all sectors of the community.



All candidates will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.



At the Trust, we empower our people to flow and thrive both on and off the water. Our colleagues enjoy a variety of benefits that enhance their lives while working in a place that positively impacts others. We take pride in our people, protecting heritage and preserving wildlife, and we're all about the future of our colleagues and the future generations who love and use our network. Inspired by people, we harness the different ways of working and thinking, ensuring our teams grow and reach their full potential.



Navigate your future and lock in your career as we keep our canals open and alive.

Find out more about us on our website:

https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/about-us