Overview

Responsible for contributing to maintaining and evolving health, safety & environmental policies, procedures, and processes; focussing primarily on managing health and safety in the business (both internally and on sites), supporting our business and our clients’ needs. Maintain compliance in respect of operatives, facilities, materials, equipment, and projects.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

  • Drive implementation of GTFD’s Health, Safety & Environmental Sustainability strategies across the business.
  • Work with the Operations Director to create and evolve policies, procedures, standards, guidance and systems for company operations.
  • Provide expert advice to project teams and business on health, safety & environmental matters.

Compliance and Standards

  • Ensure the business operates in compliance with UK legislation, regulations, and company standards.
  • Support preparation and maintenance of ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001).
  • Monitor contractor and project compliance with company systems.

Health and Safety Management

  • Maintain all H&S accreditations and compliance.
  • Undertake periodic risk assessments of facilities and ensure inspections/testing are completed.
  • Establish and review Safe Systems of Work, CoSHH procedures, and Construction Phase Plans where relevant.
  • Prepare, review, and monitor RAMS compliance across projects.
  • Deliver safety briefings and in-house training to site operatives.
  • Conduct health and safety site audits and complete client safety pack requests.

Environmental Management

  • Oversee environmental compliance across works, ensuring activities meet project environmental plans, legislation, and principal contractor requirements.
  • Conduct site inspections to control environmental risks including waste, pollution prevention, and material handling.
  • Promote good environmental practices with site teams and propose solutions to improve sustainability.

Performance and Quality

  • Define, track, and report on H&S & Environmental KPIs.
  • Analyse performance data and audit results to identify gaps and develop improvement plans.
  • Conduct quality and H&S site audits and ensure ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 standards are adhered to and accreditations maintained.

General

  • Participate in internal / external meetings as requested.
  • Identify and meet personal job-related training and development.
  • Any other ad-hoc duties, as required.
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