Supporting the business and our divisional offices, our Head Office functions cover all departments from our Executive Board through to our support functions such as Group Design and Technical, HR, Health and Safety, IT, Sales and Marketing, Commercial, Procurement, Group Finance, Corporate Affairs, as well as Legal and Company Secretariat. We also have a specialised function – Barratt Partnerships.
While the work varies from team to team, our key requirements don’t: you must be well organised, extremely helpful and resourceful, and able to use your initiative. You’ll understand that what you do is important, and impacts on your team, the department, and the wider business.
Reporting to the SHE Operations Manager, you will provide a safety, health and environmental service to the operating divisions, monitoring performance and advising on good practice.
You will be expected to:
- Provide support and assistance to senior management and subordinates on SHE issues.
- Have an accurate understanding of the Group SHE policy and Management System.
- Attend pre-commencement meetings as requested to proactively contribute to the initial decisions made by the Contract Team.
- Provide assistance to the Division's Technical Department in the evaluation of pre-commencement risks and appropriate discharge of the requirements of the Construction Design & Management Regulations.
- Review in conjunction with the Contracts Manager, the content and detail of the Construction Phase Safety, Health & Environment Plan, Traffic Management Plan and Fire Plan.
- Carry out regular monitoring visits to developments and provide advice and guidance on the application of standards. Compile electronic reports on standards observed and evaluate overall management based on a bespoke rating system.
- Ensure suitable support and advice is provided to all site management and regional staff and ensure that reports of incidents, accidents and ill health are appropriately investigated.
- Ensure serious breaches of policy, procedures and legislation are brought immediately to the attention of the Contracts Manager/Construction Director, and ensure action is taken regarding issues raised by liaising with Enforcement Officers.