Health and Safety Manager

Globeleq is seeking a Health and Safety Manager to support the implementation and maintenance of H&S aspects within the Sustainability Integrated Management System (SIMS) across all assets and projects. The role involves conducting compliance audits, managing H&S risks, providing operational advisory support, and ensuring construction health and safety standards are met. The position requires a professional with extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably in the power generation or renewable energy sector.

• Support the implementation and maintenance of the H&S aspects within the GQ Sustainability Integrated Management System across all assets and projects.
• Develop and implement an annual H&S plan for audits/compliance checks.
• Conduct compliance audits/checks to verify consistent application and implementation of corporate H&S standards and requirements across operations powerplants and offices and construction projects.
• Assist site and asset management teams in identifying compliance gaps/risks and developing corrective and preventative action plans and monitoring close out status.
• Perform quality reviews on asset level hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA).
• Monitor quality and compliance of Job Safety & Environmental Analysis (JSEA) and pre-task risk assessments.
• Develop, implement and advise on specific H&S risk control corporate procedures and/or controls for identified H&S risks where necessary.
• Conduct audits and compliance checks to verify effectiveness of the mitigation measures for managing identified and emerging high and medium risks.
• Develop and implement H&S risk profile and identify emerging trends that will input into the SIMS and H&S strategy and plans.
• Provide practical proactive H&S advisory and support to all assets across the Group.
• Conduct regular site visits to verify implementation of H&S standards and assess operational risks.
• Support operational teams with Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Monitor effectiveness of contractor H&S management processes and controls and ensure learnings are shared and implemented where applicable on other sites.
• Participate where required in operational planning activities to ensure H&S risks are adequately managed.
• Support and work with Business Development and Construction teams on H&S requirements planning and integration during project development and construction.
• Perform research, assess capabilities and propose options of H&S risk-based solutions and resourcing for treatment of onsite injuries and transfers to external medical facilities.
• Monitor effectiveness of processes and controls for effective contractor management.
• Implement and manage process for sharing and implementation of learnings where applicable on other sites.
• Conduct H&S audits and compliance checks on construction projects.
• Monitor legal compliance obligations and support implementation of compliance management systems.
• Compile Group H&S performance reports and identify trends, emerging risks and improvement opportunities.

• Implementation of H&S Management systems and processes OHSAS/ISO
• H&S Risk Assessment & Management
• Deep understanding of safety systems of work permit to work, lock out tag out, electrical safety, lifting and rigging, work at height, fire risk management, contractor management, etc.
• Contractor and contract H&S management
• Construction management
• Strong inspection, audit, assurance and reporting skills.
• Strong risk assessment, incident investigation Root Cause Analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity and innovation in improving H&S performance and safety culture.
• Health & Safety-first mindset and visible safety leadership.
• Ability to balance H&S requirements with business and operational objectives.
• Practical, solutions-focused and risk-based approach
• Certificate of fitness to travel to sites within Africa
• Ethical behaviour and ability to lead by example in line with Company values.
• Effective planning, organising and project/programme management capability.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure and across diverse countries, cultures and site environments.
• Coaching, mentoring and teamwork skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication, Stakeholder management
• Influencing skills
• High attention to detail, accountability and results orientation
• Multi-cultural interaction
• Hands on approach
• Robust base of values
• Dynamic, high-energy
• Resilience
• Agility
• Pragmatism
• Creative thinking
• Professional Health and Safety Diploma or Degree
• NEBOSH H&S diploma or certificate preferable
• Professional Membership of a recognised H&S Professional Body
• Minimum 7–10 years' Health & Safety experience.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a senior H&S advisory, specialist or management role.
• Experience within power generation, renewable energy, infrastructure, industrial, petrochemical, mining, oil & gas and/or major construction environments.
• Demonstrated experience implementing H&S management systems and processes OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001.