Industrial placement during Chemical Engineering degree.

• Magnetic particle inspection.
• Industrial Radiography
• Industrial ultrasound
• Site work
• Contractor work

Development and implementaion of HSE arrangements.

Provision of a wide variety of HSE consultancy services to a diverse range of clients across many different sectors.

Development and implementation of HSE management arrangements to ensure compliance.

As the regional IMS Manager I was responsible for managing a regional team of health, safety and sustainability advisors providing operational support and advice to facilities management, planned maintenance and government services divisions. In addition I provided strategic HSE support to three operational directors and their direct reports/senior management teams, including the director responsible for all construction projects. In this role I was the nominated HSE lead on subcontractor and supply chain management for the division.

Responsible for the management of health and safety support and advice to a diverse client portfolio. Main responsibilities included the development of tailored health and safety management systems, carrying out health and safety audits and inspections, the development and delivery of health and safety training programmes, providing assistance with task and workplace risk assessments, and carrying out fire risk assessments. I was the nominated health and safety committee member for the division, responsible for liaising with health and safety representatives and collating health and safety management information and compiling monthly reports. I deputised for the Group Health and Safety Manager during his absence from the business. 

As HSE Manager I had overall responsibility for the development and implementation of the site HSE strategy and management systems, and personally managed an allocated budget of around £400k per annum. The site was the EMEA headquarters for the Group comprising manufacturing facilities, a synthetic DNA/oligo synthesis production department, a UK distribution centre, customer experience centre, the EMEA IT administration department and almost 600 on-site personnel. The role required me to have adequate arrangements in place to manage the site’s regulatory permits for emissions to air and water, and to liaise with regulatory authorities including the HSE, SEPA, Scottish Water and the Animal and Plant Health Agency. I was a key member of the campus wellbeing committee with line management responsibility for the site EHS Specialist.

Working on a part-time basis, offering vital health and safety support to a wide ranging performing arts companies on a range of scales, including National Performing Companies and small to large scale touring companies and venues across Scotland.

Provision of professional HSE advice and support to all business sectors, and all sizes.