SHE Manager

November 25, 2019 | Comments Off on SHE Manager

SHE Manager Location: Wellingborough Closing Date: 9th December 2019 Kier is looking to recruit a SHE Manager, who will report to the Regional SHE Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of all SHE support to the Business Unit; carried out in a manner wholly consistent with Kier's SHE policies without compromise.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver Kier'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)
  • Ensure the Business Unit remains compliant with all legislation regarding Health Safety and the Environment
  • Drive to deliver continual SHE improvements across the Business Unit
  • Ensure that suitably Qualified and Experienced SHE Personnel (SQEP) staff levels are maintained to support the operational requirements
  • Ensure Kier's SHE procedures are implemented to allow all relevant legislation to be complied with
  • Work proactively with other Business Unit SHE Managers and the Head of SHE to provide support and advice on SHE issues as deemed necessary
  • Ensure that the Kier Group SHE policies and any local guidance are fully aligned in order that no conflict or confusion exists
  • Under the direction of the Head of SHE and Managing Director, develop, maintain and implement SHE leading and lagging KPIs and related improvement programmes
  • Ensure all accidents, incidents and near misses are correctly reported and investigated in accordance with Kier Group SHE policies and procedures
  • Ensure all SHE lessons learnt and other High Value Learning Events (HVLEs) are communicated
  • Ensure that all SHE reporting requirements are provided accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ensure environmental procedures, reporting and required environmental statements are produced and maintained
  • Provide SHE leadership to SHE investigations as required by Kier Group SHE policies and procedures.
  • Responsible for preparing and submitting the Business Unit ROSPA awards
  • Co-ordination of, and interface with Considerate Constructors Scheme activities
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.


Key Skills and Qualifications:
  • Holder of a Full UK driver's licence
  • Holds the relevant qualifications (Degree (or working towards) in Health and Safety or equivalent)
  • Chartered SHE professional or equivalent (or demonstrable IPD/CPD equivalent)
  • Detailed understanding of SHE legislation
  • Working knowledge of ISO 14001 and BS OHSAS 18001 Standards
  • Extensive experience in similar or supporting post - Leading SHE functions in large organisations
  • 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 and to positively influence others
  • Ability to work on own initiative, deliver key objectives and work under pressure