HSSE Manager (m/f/d)

Permanent employee, Full-time · London (UK)

Company Statement

The new sustainability: want to join a renewable energy pioneer? Our mission is to advance large-scale photovoltaics to meet the growing global demand for clean electricity. Come be a part of our success story!

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This position can be based anywhere in the UK

The EPC and O&M HSSE manager will report to the Head of EPC and O&M HSSE. The position shall support him in fulfilling his HSSE duties. The EPC and O&M HSSE manager will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of HSSE across ib vogt’s project pipeline, following international standards including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 50001 as well as Worldbank ESG Guidelines and IFC Performance Standards. This position will provide leadership and coordination for the overall Construction and O&M HSSE management and the day-to-day HSSE requirements to fulfil local HSSE- and ib vogt´s policy requirements.

Your Job

Ensuring compliance with applicable Health, Safety, social, and environmental regulations and standards including ESG requirements across ib vogt’s EPC and O&M business as well as corporate function of UK legal entity.
Developing, Implementation and managing HSSE programs in EPC and O&M.
Managing HSSE ib vogt and HSE subcontractors teams.
Coordinate with the EPC and O&M management team, the corporate ESG department and corporate HSSE colleagues on implementation of the ESMS in construction and operational assets.
Performing Site HSSE audits/inspections as required.
Recording, making analysis and reporting on HSSE metrics
Preparing, maintaining and advancing Operational HSSE tools, templates, plans etc. in coordination with the Head of EPC and O&M HSSE and the EPC and O&M management team.
HSSE Qualification, assessing, managing contractors/subcontractors.
Identify local occupational health & safety, social, and environmental regulations and standards in countries with ib vogt EPC and O&M activities (based on agreement with Head of EPC and O&M HSSE).
Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HSSE programs on site.
Incident investigation and Route Cause Analysis management.
Emergency preparedness management.
PPE management, and improvement.
Insure that HSSE training programs are on place.
Developing, keeping effectiveness and supportive relations with internal and external stakeholders.
Act as the point of escalation for local EPC and O&M HSSE issues.
Coordinate the Occupational Risk Prevention Plan with the activities in the photovoltaic plants in the EPC and O&M phases.
Promote and manage proposals for improvement in health, safety and the environment.
Review of work procedures and contracts, identify needs and create and expand HSSE processes
Management and ensuring of preventive activities in the EPC and O&M phase as far is reasonably practicable.
Ensure incident and accident corrective actions are followed up on and completed.
Directly support the development of globally relevant HSSE software, documentation, and standards.

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree, in a related field or equivalent working experience.
Minimum 5 years of occupational health and safety managerial experience.
Knowledge of electrical installations and renewable energy projects.
Knowledge of the solar sector is beneficial.
CDM (construction Design and Management regulation) knowledge.
Knowledge in implementing management systems.
Good Microsoft office and Excel skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with full proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
Experience with social aspects in projects is a plus.
IOSH chartered member will be a plus.
Strong analytical skills.
Flexible, positive attitude, and attention to detail.
Good team player, ability to work and support the team.
Willingness to travel and work on the project sites.

Required Training

Management level occupational health and safety certification e.g. NEBOSH international general certificate in occupational health and safety.
Fire marshal certification
First aid training certification

Complementary Training

Management level environmental certification ex. NEBOSH environmental management certificate.
Social certification e.g. SA8000 Introduction & Basic Auditor Training

We offer you

A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team
Interesting and challenging tasks in a growing future-oriented industry
Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
Competitive remuneration

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About us

ib vogt is firmly committed to supporting the decarbonisation of the global electricity sector. The company focuses on the global development of turnkey PV plants and battery storage projects as well as the expansion of its IPP portfolio. In these areas, the company performs all integral services of the value chain from development, financing, and EPC, to O&M and asset management.

Headquartered in Berlin, Germany, ib vogt has established various offices across Europe, Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa as part of its presence in over 40 countries. The company works together with numerous partners globally, augmenting its in-house team of over 900 staff. ib vogt has built or has in construction more than 4 GW of PV power plants globally with a project pipeline of more than 60 GWp.

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