HSEQ Manager

Serco is a FTSE 250 international service company which combines commercial know-how with a deep public service ethos.

Serco customers are looking for expertise in managing their people, processes, technology and assets more effectively. We advise economic decision makers, design innovative solutions, integrate systems and - most of all - deliver quality services directly to the public.

Serco supplies to governments, government enterprise, agencies and companies who seek a trusted outsourcing partner with a solid track-record of service excellence. Serco people offer operational, logistical and technical expertise in the Transport, Justice and Immigration, Defence, Education and Healthcare industries as well as in the commercial sectors of Facilities Management.

Serco Middle East have been in the Region since 1947, starting out delivering Air Traffic Control Services in Bahrain; a service we are proudly still running today and have expanded to include many other Airports in the region.

We have expanded significantly since that time across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar. We have been supporting the RTA to operate the Dubai Metro since 2009, are preparing to launch the flagship Saudi Arabia Passenger Rail service from Riyadh to Qassim in 2016. We deliver Facility Management services to both Cleveland Clinic and Healthpoint Hospitals in Abu Dhabi, large-scale medical facilities in Saudi Arabia and a range of educational and commercial properties in the UAE. We also deliver postgraduate education to Officers in the Qatar Armed Forces through the Joaan Bin Jassim Joint Command and Staff College in Doha.

Focussing on our core values, and creating a positive environment for employees to thrive, we look forward to a bright future as we continue to grow with the region.

HSQE Manager

Key purpose

Responsible for providing Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental management, guidance and support to a military contract portfolio including high risk and low risk locations. Including maintain certification to ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 by taking the lead role in developing and maintaining HSQE plans and procedures and also providing training as appropriate for the project ensuring they align with the Serco Management System (SMS).

Reason for role

To provide dedicated HSEQ support to the MoD contract. There is a requirement to ensure HSQE compliance at a contract level, as well as provide contract support to internal and external auditing, accreditation and assessments.

Structure and reporting relationship

Reports to the Contract Manager

Based on the specific requirement of the role

Key accountabilities

Key Job Responsibilities

Responsible for the management, implementation and maintenance of the Serco Management System (SMS) across the portfolio, ensuring that country specific legislation and challenges managed accordingly.

Maintain ISO certification for Health, Safety, Quality and Environment for the project and where appropriate supplement the SMS with local policies and plans for each country base location.

Undertake regular audits on the SMS to ensure certification is maintained.

Develop and deliver regular training programmes for HSQE aspect of the project

Interact and consult with the project team on appropriate SMS management systems elements in which they will need to interact.

Carry out internal audits or other HSQE reviews and develop processes to eliminate or mitigate the risks identified

Provide recommendations for enhancements or changes to systems to evidence continual improvement.

Review and comment on specialist service provider risk assessments and method statements

Active participant in accident investigations and workplace inspections.

Identify and develop processes to eliminate the root cause of HSQE deviations, in corrective actions on non-conformances.

Production of operational reports on a monthly basis detailing measurement and monitoring of the Estate service SLA’s KPI’s and other relevant information.

Review the safety performance of the company and related contracted entities periodically and prepare the required reports, risk assessments, action plans and accident investigation.

Develop a relationship with wider FM division of Serco to support the development of ideas and improvements to the SMS

Liaise with Civil Defence and Municipality to ensure compliance with HSE and environmental codes of practice.

HSQE Responsibilities and Information Security Responsibilities

Understanding of personal responsibilities and contribution to achieving compliance with the

Information Management Systems (IMS) requirements, (including but not limited to competence to perform safety critical roles, legal requirements, control measures arisen from environmental impacts and aspects, job safety analysis and information security risk assessment) and the potential consequences of departure from the arrangements in place to deliver the commitments stated in the policies statements above;

Exercise a personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions;

Use safety equipment (including PPE) as required and intended and observe that this is also enforced among subcontractors and third parties working in Serco’s controlled premises/systems

Promote a good HSQE and Information Security culture among their peers, subcontractors and third parties;

Lead by example and innovate to conserve energy, water and resources, minimize the generation of waste and actively recycle waste through personal performance and raise recommendations on how to improve existing processes on this regard within/outside their departments through their Line Manager, Departmental Safety Meetings and any other appropriate available channels;

Protect information assets and data including both electronic and paper based from all threats whether internal, external, deliberate or accidental;

Promote a good HSQE and Information Security culture among their peers, subcontractors and third parties;

Essential qualifications

Holder of a degree level qualification or NEBOSH Diploma

Holder of a First Aid Certificate

Essential technical, professional skills, knowledge and essential experiences

Solid understanding of ISO 9001, 14001 and OHSAS18001

Self-motivated and able to work to deadlines

Ability to work in a team or individual basis

Ability to motivate and manage others

Good communication and observation skills

Excellent command of the English Language

Experience of undertaking a Health and Safety role in high risk environments

Experience of undertaking a Health and Safety role for a number of middle-eastern countries including Iraq and Afghanistan.

Essential experiences

Experience of delivering a senior HSEQ role for a portfolio of Middle Eastern countries (Ideally UAE, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Iraq)

Demonstrate 10 years plus in HSQE

Undertaken a lead auditor role

Developed short internal training courses and a training matrix for HSQE

Knowledge of MEP systems and maintenance operations

Exposure to the property and/or facility management sector

Additional

dimensions, KPIs or special features of the role

Ensure compliance with the Serco Management System and all relevant business processes, procedures and work instructions to deliver all work with appropriate quality and governance standards

Ensure security and integrity of all data provided including reporting performance, finance and customer information; reference Serco non-disclosure policy

To exercise personal duty of care for their own health, safety and welfare and for those affected by their acts or omissions; reference SMS GSOP-HSE1-6 Serco organisational HSE responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all training requirements of Serco and ensure adherence to these requirements at all times whilst in employment

Report any accidents, incidents, breaches or potential breaches to appropriate management or the speak up process

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