Health & Safety Practitioner

Department: Compliance

Location: Manchester

Description

Title: H&S Practitioner

Discipline: Compliance

Location: Manchester (With Hybrid Working)

Why RLB?

At RLB, we live by four simple ideas: Truth, Trust, Together, Tomorrow. Four values that live at the heart of RLB. A place where People Make Progress.

We value your skills, talents and unique perspectives – we think they are priceless.

Bring them to RLB and you’ll be empowered to shape our future and your career in new and meaningful ways.

We’ll give you opportunities to work on some of the most ambitious and exciting projects currently being designed and developed in the built environment sector.

You’ll continue to learn and advance as everyone who works for us is provided with a tailored training programme. Our mentoring and reverse mentoring schemes will enable you to share your expertise while gaining fresh insights.

What makes RLB unique is our inclusive culture. As an independent, employee-owned business, teamwork and collaboration lies at the heart of everything we do. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies are just some of the ways we invest in employee wellbeing.

Join us and you will thrive personally as well as professionally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a high calibre professional full-time Health and Safety Practitioner to join the H&S team in ensuring compliance in our Health and Safety management system. Advising on the development and maintenance of H&S policies and procedures in accordance with relevant legislation and ISO standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team of internal professionals who pride themselves on providing outstanding corporate QSHECR guidance and advice.

The successful candidate will work closely with the professional consultants and undertake regular audits of all services provided to external clients on various contracts.

Please note this is a full-time corporate role working to the RLB Hybrid Policy. The successful candidate must be flexible and willing to travel regularly and stay away from home if required.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing health and safety advice and guidance on policy and procedures as required to RLB employees.
• Undertake health and safety internal audits in the workplace across all professional services, this will involve some travel.
• Assist in developing the certification process and achievement of ISO45001 and integration of current ISO9001 & 14001 systems with the new ISO45001 standard requirements.

Assist with the measurement, review and audit of the H&S management processes and H&S performances of the professional services and to report on the effectiveness of the measures taken.

Undertake process of undertaking RLB specific risk assessments, including Individual and events.

Assist with the implementation of European H&S management systems to align to RLB UK procedures and local European regulations.

Undertake H&S training and inductions via Teams and/or face to face.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be committed to delivering high levels of customer service excellence with good commercial awareness.

Qualified candidates with experience in H&S management systems are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH
• Member of IOSH working towards Chartership desirable
• 45001 Auditor and/or Lead auditor qualification desirable
  
  

Experience

• Understanding of the Built Asset Environment.
• Excellent IT and communication skills, including a working understanding of Microsoft Teams.
• Previous experience in similar H&S role
  
  

RLB Employee Benefits

Our culture is built around enabling you to fulfil your potential, so you can look forward to benefits that include:

Hybrid Working - Working patterns to support your work-life balance. As well as competitive maternity and paternity packages.

Well-Rewarded - A competitive salary and generous holiday entitlement. As well as the opportunity to purchase up to five extra days.

Focus On Wellbeing - We offer a number of health and wellness options, including gym membership and cycle to work schemes.

Healthcare Packages - Private healthcare insurance and medical support, including dental insurance and eyecare vouchers.

Personal Development - A continuous learning and development programme, including established APC and in-house mentoring schemes.

Additional Benefits - We offer a wide range of benefits including a season ticket loan and professional membership subscriptions.

Exceptional Exposure - You’ll have the opportunity to work on diverse projects across different sectors and regions.

Social Responsibility - We hold team and social events as well as charity fundraising and volunteering activities.

Our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Promise

We believe in building a diverse and inclusive environment where each person can be themselves, feel valued for their contribution and be challenged and supported to reach their full potential. We have a responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work, and that our workforce should reflect these communities and our clients. Our talent strategy should enable us to overcome bias in the construction industry by recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Find out more here: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion - RLB | Europe

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during any stage of the application or interview process, please contact our recruitment team at: recruitment@uk.rlb.com