Mr Peter Harries

CMIOSH, PCQI

Overview

Peter is a Chartered OHS Professional with 22 years of hands-on rail and construction expertise.  He is a dynamic specialist with a proven history of providing directional support to businesses in the planning, measuring, reviewing and auditing of Health and Safety Managing Systems across a wide range of multi-disciplined rail and construction projects.  Peter's experience ranges from High Output track renewals, bridge enhancement, major rail re-signalling and electrification projects. He is a CDM 2015 expert providing competent advisory services to key duty holders.

Specialities: Occupational Health and Safety, ISO Management Systems, Rail Industry Supplier Qualification Scheme (RISQS), Network Rail Principal Contractor Licensing, Rail Plant Operations Scheme Certification, Safe Work Planning for Network Rail Managed Infrastructure, CDM 2015, Continual Improvement, Leadership, Change Management, Assurance.

Specialisms

Industry Years Experience
Construction 19
Railways 19
Engineering 19
Topic Years Experience
Risk management 12
Corporate responsibility 12
Leadership 12
Managing for health and safety 12

Services

Fees

Should you wish to learn more about Harcon Solutions servies and the associated fees, please make and have an infomal chat with one of our team.

Quality

ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognised Quality Management System (QMS) standard that can benefit organisations of varying sizes and complexities. Designed to be a powerful business improvement tool, ISO 9001 Quality Management certification can help you to:​

•    Continually improve, streamline operations and reduce costs
•    Win more business and compete in tenders
•    Satisfy more customers
•    Be more resilient and build a sustainable business
•    Show you have strong corporate governance
•    Work effectively with stakeholders and your supply chain

Harcon Solutions specialise in the development and enhancement of Quality Management Systems that meet the requirements of ISO 9001:2015

Environmental Management

ISO 14001 improves environmental performance within organisations of varying sizes and complexities.

Whether you’re developing or enhancing your environmental management system (EMS), ISO 14001 certification can deliver more than just regulatory compliance and the ability to meet supplier requirements.

ISO 14001 helps organisations of all sizes across all sectors make their day-to-day operations more sustainable. Sustainability can ultimately save money, improve brand reputation, engage employees and build resilience against uncertainty as well as the ability to rapidly adapt to change. 

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Harcon Solutions specialise in the development and enhancement of Environmental Management Systems that meet the requirements of ISO 14001:2015

General consultancy

ISO 45001:2018 is an internationally recognised Occupational Health and Safety standard which provides a framework to identify, control and decrease the risks associated with health and safety within the workplace.

An increasing number of organisations are gaining ISO 45001:2018 certification as employers are legally required to ensure that a rigorous health and safety policy, and arrangemens are in place which protects employees against possible occupational risks and reduces the likelihood of accidents in the workplace. By planning ahead an organisation can also identify health and safety risks and conform to health and safety legislation.

Just some of the benefits of ISO 45001:2018 are:​

  • Improved corporate image and credibility among stakeholders, regulators, customers, prospective clients and the public

  • Adoption of international best practice in relation to risk management

  • Ensuring health and well-being of employees, sub-contractors and the public

  • Minimisation of liability of employers through adoption of proactive rather than reactive controls

  • Ensuring legislative awareness and compliance

  • Reducing accident and incident rates by reducing or eliminating workplace hazards

  • Improving the incident investigation processes

  • Increasing employee motivation through the provision of a safer workplace and participation process

Harcon Solutions specialise in the development and enhancement of Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems that meet the requirements of ISO 45001:2018

Work History

Total years experience: 22
Role From - To Job Title / Description
Managing Director 09.2017 - today

Harcon Solutions currently support SME organisations (circa £1m - £180m turnover) that provide services the construction industry and GB Rail network, providing assurance and compliance in the following areas, RISQS Audit protocol, NR Principal Contractor Licensing, Plant Operations Scheme Certification, ISO and OHSAS Management Systems development and Implementation.

 
Managing Director 07.2015 - 09.2017

Ngage was a dynamic start-up business delivering civil sub-contract work packages and supplying skilled contingent labour to the rail sector.  I developed and maintained a strong, sustainable strategy for the business; building a reputation for safe and cost-effective delivery, whilst establishing collaborative relationships with our clients.

Key Achievements:

  • Developed the business Management System’s and achieved external accreditation against the following internationally recognised standards ISO 9001(Quality), ISO 14001 (Environment) and OHSAS 18001 (Safety) within 12 months of trading
  • Achieved and maintained a 5-star Achilles RISQS audit rating each year

Key Responsibilities:

  • Advising on all key decisions for the overall business efficiencies and strategies including sales and marketing
  • Overall responsibility to develop the Business Management System and ensure its implemented by all functions within the business
  • Successfully developed and maintained strong customer relationships and identified opportunities for business growth
  • Identified practical and deliverable measures to continually improve the overall performance of the business
  • Assessing the impact of change to current legislation, Railway Operating Group Standards and Network Rail Industry Standards and measure what effect the change has on the business and its safe and effective operation.
CDM Integration Manager 01.2015 - 12.2015

Senior manager leading Network Rail Bristol Area Signalling Renewal project team to ensure continued compliance with Principal Contractor duties laid down within the CDM Regulations and Network Rails Principal Contractor licensing requirements.

Key Achievements and Responsibilities:

  • Controlled access to the construction site as part of Principal Contractor duties, liaising with other Principal Contractors working as part of the West of England Area, Great Western Route Modernisation to ensure that all works are fully coordinated in line with CDM Regulations
  • Supporting the Senior Project Manager in fulfilling the requirements associated with the roles and responsibilities contained within the CDM Regulations
  • Providing the project team with health and safety, quality and environmental direction for the projects safety case, safety strategies and plans that guide the related activities associated with the project’s objectives and delivery
  • Identified practical and deliverable measures to improve health & safety performance within the project team
  • Successfully led the project team with the review and evaluation of the safety and environmental aspects of contract documentation, project risk assessments, work package plans and in line with Principal Contractor supplier licensing requirements
Construction Assurance Manager 07.2013 - 07.2014

I was reporatable to the Head of the Construction Business unit within Rail Engineering Projects, Acting as Line Manager to the national Plant Manager, national Facilities Manager and national Logistics Coordinator.

Key Achievements and Key Responsibilities:

  • Identified areas for improvement across rail construction projects and the wider Rail Engineering business unit
  • Developed business processes and procedures to adopt best practice a business as usual approach
  • Co-ordinate, manage and where competent undertake review and identify compliance issues and engineering impact of change
  • Initiated and undertook surveillance as required to ensure safety and quality processes were maintained and to identify improvements
  • Carrying out supplier engagement audits; the key focus was on those who supplied the business with safety critical staff and On Track Plant and equipment.
HSQE Projects Manager 10.2011 - 07.2013

Responsible for identifying key areas of improvement and QSSE within the Rail Engineering projects, supporting some of the country’s most significant rail re- signalling schemes. 

Membership of Professional Bodies

Professional Body Membership Member since OSHCR Eligible Since
IOSH Chartered Member (CMIOSH) 06.2012 05.2018

Qualifications

Accrediting Institute Type Qualification Date passed
NEBOSH Diploma National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety 02.2015
NEBOSH Certificate Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety 06.2012
IOSH Other Managing Safely 10.2011
Other Other Kelvin TOP-SET Senior Incident Investigator 02.2014
Other Other QMS Auditor / Lead Auditor 03.2013

Further Information

Peter has worked in the rail industry for 22 years.  He has held a number of senior positions during his career; the last 12 years have been spent in positions with a strong focus on health & safety, compliance and Rail assurance.  Peter has acted as Project SHEQ Manager on several multi-disciplinede Rail projects. Peter is a Chartered Occupational Health and Safety professional.