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Project Safety Lead

Glasgow On-site 5-10 yrs exp Beverage Manufacturing 33,670 employees
Environmental Health And Safety ManagementProject Safety LeadershipContractor ManagementCDM ComplianceCOMAH Compliance

Requirements

Requires a NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent, with knowledge and experience in COMAH, CDM, EHS principles, auditing, ALARP, and risk assessment methods. Candidates should have considerable experience in health and safety management and project delivery, strong communication and reporting skills, and the ability to manage data, deadlines, and multiple tasks; a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Job Description

The role is positioned in the Diageo Global Engineering (GBS Market) Engineering team providing safety support to capex projects within the Diageo Manufacturing facility at Shieldhall (Glasgow).

EHS Advisor role will be a direct link between the Lead Project Manager/ Project Engineer supporting all aspects of safety on the project.

The EHS Advisor will build relationships and coach onsite contractors and Diageo Global Engineering internal project teams.

For This Role You Will

  • Coordinate EHS performance reporting, incident management and escalation, including reporting, dashboards, EHS communications (internally and externally) and tracking of actions to closure.
  • Develop and deliver Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) written communications, producing original content for internal and external audiences aligned to current Environmental Health and Safety risks and national themes.
  • Support, where required, CDM implementation and management ensuring compliance with the regulations.
  • Support the continued implementation and development of site initiatives and projects.
  • Act as a central point of administrative support for the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) team, including team coordination, maintenance of records, and general day‑to‑day support.
  • Support the implementation of new projects to enable safety and effectiveness of design and operations through legislative compliance; identification and management of risk factors and the principles of ALARP for COMAH sites.
  • Assist in the selection of improved safety measures/barriers for engineering changes to the projects managed by Diageo Global Engineering
  • Support the engineering team on providing visible safety leadership on projects and by undertaking inspection/audits/GEMBA walks throughout the life of the project
  • Facilitate safety workshops with contractors and Diageo Global Engineering project team both onsite and offsite
  • Facilitates Site Impact Meeting with Project Managers / Engineers, PC / Contractors, and Site Operations
  • Monitor the timely close-out of corrective actions and produce regular reports.
  • Provide assistance to contractors in improving EHS and Quality performance.
  • Monitors effectiveness of contractor controls in line with Diageo Global Engineering Safety Policy and Diageo Life Saving Rules
  • Construction Safety Performance – monitor the safety performance and trends on weekly basis and course correct with Contractors
  • Participate in immediate corrective action walkdowns


Skill in technical report analysis and writing.

Credible communicator who builds strong relationships and influences stakeholders at all levels.

Considerable experience and professional development within Health & Safety Management and Project Delivery

Strong IT skills including experience with SharePoint, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Essential

NEBOSH Certificate or industry equivalent qualification

Understanding and application of the requirements of COMAH.

Knowledge and experience of CDM legislation

Knowledge and understanding in the application of CDM within an operational organisation.

Knowledge in the application of EHS principles within an operational organisation.

Knowledge in the application of auditing principles.

Awareness of the application of ALARP within the MAH industry.

Knowledge in the application of risk assessment, such as general risk assessment, manual-handling risk assessments, HAZOPs, HAZIDs, preferably within operational industries

Preferred

NEBOSH Diploma or industry equivalent qualification

Strong attention to detail, with experience producing accurate, high‑quality reports, briefings and written outputs for a wide range of audiences.

Confidence analysing data and producing clear, accurate reports and dashboards.

Experience delivering governance, reporting and data management in a large or asset‑intensive organisation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Recruitment Scam Warning

Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.

As a temporary contractor, you'll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manage most of our temporary contract hiring, you will not be employed by Diageo

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Environmental Health And Safety ManagementProject Safety LeadershipContractor ManagementCDM ComplianceCOMAH ComplianceRisk AssessmentALARP ApplicationSafety AuditingIncident ManagementEHS Reporting And DashboardsTechnical Report WritingStakeholder CommunicationSafety WorkshopsCorrective Action TrackingSharePointData Management

About Diageo

Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer categories. These brands include Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, JεB and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness. Diageo is a global company, and our products are sold in nearly 180 countries around the world. The company is listed on both the London Stock Exchange (DGE) and the New York Stock Exchange (DEO). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.  Crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments.

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