Health, Safety & Risk Manager jobs in Slough

Title:            Health, Safety and Risk Manager
Location:       Berkshire
Salary:          £60K-£80k + Benefits
Con/Staff:     Staff
Start date:     ASAP

Our client was formed in 1986, and is an engineering, health & safety and risk management consultancy with a pan-industry clientele focusing on three core areas: offshore oil & gas; renewable energy; and health, safety and risk consultancy.  They provide services to a variety of major clients (including BP, BG, Centrica, NPower and Statoil) and regulators (including HSA, HSE, MMS and ORR).  They have held a framework agreement with HSE for providing technical support services since 1998.
They employ around 45 staff and consultants in the UK, and we are looking to grow our Health, Safety and Risk consultancy.  As part of this growth, they are seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Risk Manager to provide expertise and drive in both business development and delivery of services to our existing clients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The role will involve:

• Business development - to identify and exploit opportunities to sell their consultancy services.
• HAZOP and HAZID studies - working with clients to address the key hazards and risks.
• Preparation and review of safety management systems - for offshore / renewable energy duty holders.
• Preparation and review of safety cases -for offshore duty holders.
• Risk assessments - both qualitative and quantitative including fire, noise and maintenance.
• Co-operating with others across our business - to support and grow their work with regulators and offshore / renewable energy duty holders.

They are looking for people who ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• Sound health, safety and risk management experience - gained in a major hazard industry.
• Business development skills - with the ability to identify and address clients' needs.
• Data analysis / interpretation skills - coupled with the ability and confidence to solve problems and make informed, sound decisions and recommendations.
• Qualified - with a degree-level qualification and, preferably, a professional qualification (or equivalent).
• Strong teamwork and facilitation skills - to develop productive relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills - to deliver results to clients.
• Motivated, committed and results orientated - with a desire to achieve results and reach targets.
• Innovative and creative problem solver - to come up with imaginative solutions and alternatives approaches.
• Computer literate - with a good knowledge of Excel, Word, Outlook and relevant industry packages.
• Proven project management skills - including planning, budget management and organising.
• Commercial / financial awareness - aware of the cost implications of decisions and actions.

The reward package is highly competitive and will be commensurate with the level of expertise and experience that the successful applicant will bring.  This will include: 25 days holiday, pension contribution and private medical insurance.