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Job Title: Senior SHE Manager

Location: Flexible working available, where you will be based out of our Salford office with home working available and some travel to other offices and sites

Business area: Highway Major Projects

Contract / Hours: Permanent, Fulltime.

Salary: £60k - £70k DOE + Car + Private Healthcare + 26 days' annual leave + bank holidays + Benefits

As result of Kier winning several Major Projects, we are looking to appoint a Senior SHE Manager to lead the SHE teams in the Major Projects framework and manage all the major projects. Reporting directly to the Head of SHW&E, manage the systems, procedures and provide additional support to the contracts and Head of SHW&W.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior SHE Manager is responsible for the co-ordination and provision of all SHE support to the Highways Major Projects Business Unit. This task will be carried out in a manner wholly consistent with Keir's SHE policies without compromise. Under the direction of the Project Director & Head of SHW&E, delivering Keir's strategic goals for SHE through the development and application of specific Business SHE programmes aligned to Kier Group's strategy and Critical Operating Tasks (COTs). Promote Keir's vision and values to internal and external stakeholders, in particular for Safety, Health & Environment. Ensure the Business Unit remains compliant with all legislation regarding Health Safety and the Environment. Work proactively with other Business Unit SHE Managers and the Head of SHW&E to provide support and advice on SHE issues as deemed necessary, and to ensure that the Kier Group SHE policies and any local guidance are fully aligned in order that no conflict or confusion exists.

What do we need from you?

• Chartered SHE professional CMIOSH or equivalent (or demonstrable IPD/CPD equivalent)
• Diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety
• Detailed understanding of SHE legislation
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 45001 Standards
• Highways/General Civil Engineering background with Significant experience in similar or supporting post
• Methodical & able to follow through, even for small matters
• Good oral and written communicator at all corporate levels
• Good training skills and ability for public speaking
• Ability to work as part of and lead teams

Kier Benefits:

At Kier, we're proud to be able to offer our fantastic employees a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. Some of our benefits include:

• New and enhanced family friendly policies with 8 weeks paternity leave, 26 weeks maternity leave, pregnancy loss leave, surrogacy leave and important guidance on the menopause and the support we can offer
• A competitive annual holiday entitlement with opportunities to buy/sell leave.
• A fantastic, matched pension scheme
• Share in the success you help to create by investing in Kier through our Sharesave and share incentive plans.
• 24/7 virtual GP service for you and your family
• Kier's Green Car Scheme
• A huge range of deals and discounts at many your favourite brands
• And many many more!
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Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with criminal convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any offences disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

Kier is committed to creating supportive and inclusive opportunities for all our applicants and employees. We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds and we specifically encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. Take a look to learn more about our commitments to diversity and inclusion. If you require any reasonable adjustments during any part of the application process, please let us know so we can discuss and arrange these by emailing .

Closing Date: 14th June 2022

Please note, interviews may take place before the closing date, and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Chartered SHE professional or equivalent (or demonstrable IPD/CPD equivalent)
• Diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety
• Detailed understanding of SHE legislation
• Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 Standards
• Significant experience in similar or supporting post
• Other supporting business and/or engineering qualifications
• Methodical & able to follow through, even for small matters
• Good oral and written communicator at all corporate levels
• Good training skills and ability for public speaking
• Ability to work as part of and/or lead a team
• Ability to work on own initiative - and deliver key objectives
• Able to work under pressure
• Notices & responds to others needs
• Ability to positively influence others.

About Kier:

Kier Group plc. is a leading construction, property, residential and services group which invests in, builds, maintains and renews the places where we work, live and play. We operate globally across a range of sectors including defence, education, health, housing, industrials, power, transport and utilities. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we are a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.

With a network of 88 UK offices Kier offers national coverage across all of its core activities. Employing 22,000 people, Kier has the financial strength and technical expertise to undertake some of the most significant construction, civil engineering and service contracts in the country.

Kier is an equality and diversity employer