Played a pivotal role in the development of the HSSE department. Directed and influenced the establishment of clear standards for the organisation. Envisioned and embedded health, safety, security and environmental strategy and programmes in line with overall business plan. Led, coached and mentored high performing teams in all aspects of HSSE. Set goals and steered management team members to achieve targets. Motivated and engaged individuals to maintain environmental, security and safety procedures. Offered consultation to design safe systems of work and processes. Compiled and updated legal compliance register. Initiated monitoring programmes.

·         Successfully developed and integrated Group HSSE reporting system; enabled the examination and expansion of group HSSE policies and procedures

·         Originated HSSE systems, policies, procedures and strategies; encouraged new ideas and presented recommendations, confirmed adherence to regulations and policies

·         Elevated safe working practices throughout multiple business units, implemented a Behavioural Safety programme; delivered annual reductions in Lost Time Injury Frequency Rates (LTIFR) and Total Recordable Injury Rates (TRIR)

·         Conceptualised and introduced complex environmental and safety management projects and programmes, created internal safety matrix to rank severity of incidents; elevated awareness of safety and legal compliance throughout multiple teams

·         Devised audit strategies and programmes, facilitated audits to review and resolve non-compliance issues, incidents and accidents; enhanced Environment, Occupational, Health, Safety and Security programme effectiveness and regulatory compliance

·         Embraced Covid19 protocols, established strategy, policy, procedures and training; allowed continuation of business processes without impacting HSSE

·         Identified skills gaps; mentored 3 local team members to achieve NVQ Level 6 qualifications

Formulated group HSE business strategy. Delivered HSE oversight and leadership for all health and safety compliance matters. Completed comprehensive company wide HSE analysis, aligned health and safety goals with overall corporate strategy. Disseminated health and safety advice to Senior Leadership team. Led and trained teams. Set goals and KPIs, monitored and presented performance updates. Generated HSE documentation for new business tenders. Advised on project risks and mitigation strategies. Liaised with regulatory authorities. Introduced audit, inspection and waste management programmes. Managed Corporate Social Responsibility programme. Developed Business Continuity Management system. Secured ISO14001 & OHSAS45001.

·         Promoted an effective Environment, Health & Safety Management system; improved the availability and transparency of key information to allow attainment of regulatory compliance

·         Critically analysed and identified trends in health, safety, environmental, incident, accident and training performance data; implemented corrective action, triggered an uplift in safety results

·         Audited HSE policies and procedures; confirmed compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation

·         Instrumental in the development of a legal register; ensured corporate legal compliance

·         Established competence frameworks; confirmed individuals met requirements for job role, arranged training and made certain development plans were in place to promote career progression

Played a pivotal role in the construction of wet scrubber at Dunbar Works at same time normal operations could not be disturbed. Developed clear standards for non-english speakers to ensure work was undertaken safely.

Developed drug and alcohol policy for Lafarge Cement (UK)

Offered consultation on best construction practices.