Established in 2013, Sapphire Utility Solutions has quickly become the partner of choice for many clients across the UK in our chosen markets.
We provide award winning services to the clean water, wastewater, gas, multi utilities and the highways sector. We are passionate about working alongside our client’s and partners to maintain the utility services essential to modern life throughout the UK.
About the role:
Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit within the Health and Safety department, based in Preston, Lancashire. Reporting locally into the HSEQ Director, Sapphire’s HSEQ Manager will be responsible for providing the support, advice and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving safe and environmentally friendly manner.
The role will be responsible for the monitoring of Health, Safety and Environmental performance, reporting to HSEQ Director and Operational Management on trend analysis, incidents, investigation findings, lessons learnt whilst highlighting any deficiencies within the Safety Management System and providing suitable solutions and best practice for implementation. Working closely with key stakeholders – internal and external to provide professional HSEQ guidance and support.
- Location: Preston, Lancashire
- Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours per week (additional hours as and when required)
- Salary up to £55,000pa
Key Responsibilities:
- Adding value to the Sapphire operations team through sound advice and engagement.
- Expanding their knowledge and competence of other areas of health, safety, environment and assurance in order to become a multi-skilled member of the HSEQ family.
- Writing clear, concise and readily-understood reports, procedures and guidance documents.
- Taking ownership of Sapphire procedures and guidance documents, amending them as necessary to reflect best working practices and legal and other requirements for the Contract.
- Assisting in developing, rolling out and monitoring compliance with the Divisional 9001 / 14001 / 45001 Management Systems to demonstrate compliance with the corporate systems.
- Assisting in the collaborative development of processes and procedures.
- Applying technical or specialist knowledge to observe, inspect and audit as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
- Conducting audits / inspections on operational teams to ensure that the Company’s HSEQ systems and associated control measures are being fully implemented and remain effective.
- Leading the operations teams in identifying the causes of any weaknesses and put into place actions that will improve performance.
- Identifying, initiating and facilitating projects to improve performance.
- Leading a team to investigate incidents, identifying their root causes and actions to prevent recurrence.
- Keeping abreast of legislation, developments and best practices within their areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business.
- Giving detailed training on HSEQ topics and procedures to enable the information to be cascaded further.
- Assisting with determining the HSEQ competencies needed by the operational team.
- Promoting and demonstrating a consistently high HSEQ ethic.
Knowledge & Experience– A minimum of 5 years in a HSEQ Management role
Training & Qualifications
- NEBOSH Diploma or Equivalent / Environmental Qualification / Training Qualification essential
- Knowledge and experience of Quality Management Systems particularly 9001/14001/45001 (Desirable)
- Qualification and full membership of a professional institution (IOSH, IEMA, CQI, etc.) (Desirable)
Skills
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products, excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Strong Utilities understanding
- Strong knowledge of HSEQ in a contracting context
- Strong desire to maintain client relationships whilst not compromising contractual entitlement
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
What you will get in return:
In joining Sapphire Utility Solutions as part of the Lanes Group - the UK’s largest independent provider, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture that prioritises the well-being, growth, and safety of our employees. Through continuous training, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment that values every individual's unique contribution, we empower our team to uphold the highest standards of integrity, collaboration, and inclusivity.
In return you will receive:
- Company car or car allowance
- Pension
- Death in Service
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
The Lanes Group plc comprises of a range of established service providers subsidiaries, which complement the specialist service of Lanes, by both work type and geography. Increasing our overall capability, assets and offering to our customers.
Lanes - https://www.lanesgroup.com/
Lanes I - https://lanes-infra.com/
SUS - https://sus.co.uk/
Clearflow - https://www.clearflowltd.com/S
AQS - https://aqsenvironmentalsolutions.ie/
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from under-represented members of the community
Strictly no agencies please
