Country Manager will have overall responsibility for safety (construction and office) and operations security assurance across Atkins multi-divisional and Global entity (F+G and Energy) activities. 

Responsibilities: 

The QSSE Safety and Security Country Manager will have the following responsibilities: 
- Maintain oversight of all construction activities, managing site visits within their country of operation; 
- Act as a focal point and subject matter expert for all health and safety related matters within the country they operate (office safety, driving, AOS, etc.); 
- Undertake regular HSE inspections and audits on construction projects to measure the contractors performance and compliance with Atkins Minimum Requirements for Construction Safety (AMR); 
- Provide assurance that company procedures and requirements for construction health and safety are being fully complied with on all projects; 
- Ensure that monthly reporting is carried out in accordance with Atkins procedures, acting as a focal point to collate information for various division and business unit reports; 
- Provide assistance where required with tenders and submissions to provide specialist advice on the technical aspects of proposals; 
- Support project teams with any challenges or issues faced with HSE compliance on site; 
- Undertake thorough internal investigations in the event of serious accidents or high potential incidents; 
- Maintain a close working relationship with HSE managers and Directors within key client organisations; 
- Undertake HSE training on site as and when required; 
- Work closely with operational management within Atkins to promote core QSSE values and act as a champion for See it, stop it, save a life; 
- Work closely with security coordinators in medium risk rated countries, providing support and effectively communicating in the event of security incidents or to disseminate information; 
- Working closely with regulatory authorities such as the various municipalities and ministries developing a close working relationship and promoting Atkins as HSE leaders in their field; 
- Meeting contractors senior/executive management to promote HSE and encourage improvement in performance on site; 
- Assisting in the recruitment process of HSE staff within company as required; and 
- Mentoring and assisting in the development of HSE staff within company.

Requirements

- Candidate should have at least 10 years experience in construction health and safety 
- Should be qualified to a degree level, or equivalent, having chartered membership of IOSH or similar. 
- Candidates should possess strong technical skills in construction safety and be excellent communicators at all levels 
- It is expected that the Country Manager will develop into an acknowledged technical leader in his/her field, fostering an active safety / security community that enhances our reputation for technical excellence by supporting innovation and cross-business collaboration, defining best practice, and championing new approaches 
- An acknowledged technical leader at an operational level, the Country Manager will exhibit statesmanship, meaning that he/she will actively engage with internal and external stakeholders at the highest levels and be recognised as a significant authority. 
- External engagements will include high level negotiation and issue resolution with client and other stakeholder entities, technical authority public speaking engagements and membership of /attendance at strategic working groups. 

We offer an excellent package which includes: 
- A competitive salary 
- Accommodation allowance 
- Transportation allowance 
- 26 calendar days annual leave (based on 6 day working week) 
- Medical and life insurance cover 
- Company gratuity scheme 
- Discretionary bonus scheme 
- Employee Well-Being Programme - 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants

Kateryna Diachenko 

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