Ms Kimberley Smith
MSc Occupational Health and Safety Management
Overview
A highly motivated professional with proven experience within high risk, multi-national, multi-site operational, civil engineering and construction environments.
Strategic and inspirational leader, with chartered IOSH membership (CMIOSH), 19 years’ experience of successfully leading significant change in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) in a utilities business, 5 years leading Design, Build and Operate (DBO) contracts and SHEQ in non-regulated, commercial businesses.
Commercially aware with a thorough understanding of appropriate UK legislation, SHEQ management systems and wider business needs.
Advanced influencing skills and communication skills that effect organisational development and change.
A strong collaborator that employs a strategic, risk management approach to solve complex challenges with practical solutions. Keen to learn and always open to new ideas, with exceptional organisational and planning skills, working in partnership with multiple interfaces to ensure delivery on all objectives and achievement of targets.
As a result of the above attributes, has gained the necessary support and respect that has resulted in significant improvements in SHEQ culture and performance beyond industry best practice in regulated and Commercial environments.
Specialisms
Topic | Years Experience |
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Leadership | 19 |
Managing for health and safety | 19 |
Risk management | 19 |
Work History
Role | From - To | Job Title / Description |
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Senior Health and Safety Consultant | 10.2021 - today | Deliver a range of health & safety services to Clients as specified in Client Contracts including health and safety site inspections and audits, fire risk assessments, reviewing health & safety management systems, provision of high-quality reports, management action plans and attendance at Client meetings. · Assist in provision of 24-hour (on rota with other team members) health and safety telephone advice by phone and/or email. · Deliver health and safety projects as appropriate. · Provide remote and on-site support in the event of crisis, accidents, incidents, enforcement activity and liability claims as required. · Prepare and deliver health and safety training including workplace safety, fire prevention, risk assessment, incident reporting and investigation training appropriate to the client. · Contribute to the design and delivery of effective training for bespoke client sessions. · Write or contribute to occasional Health and Safety articles. |
Group SHEQ Manager | 07.2020 - 09.2021 |
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Head of Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) | 08.2003 - 03.2020 |
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Health and Safety Team Leader | 01.2003 - 07.2003 |
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Health and Safety Adviser | 04.1998 - 12.2003 |
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Membership of Professional Bodies
Professional Body | Membership | Member since | OSHCR Eligible Since |
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IOSH | Chartered Member (CMIOSH) | 04.1998 | 04.2002 |
Qualifications
Accrediting Institute | Type | Qualification | Date passed |
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Further Information
- Chartered Member of Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (CMIOSH)
- MSc in Occupational Health and Safety Management
- Nottingham Trent Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
- NEBOSH Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
- Planning Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and Planning Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)
- Post Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management
- Process Safety Management Foundation
- IOSH for Directors and Senior Executives
- HNC in Business and Finance
- IOSH Competent Noise, COSHH and Manual Handling Assessor, and Manual Handling Train the Trainer
- CSCS Professional Manager Card