An exciting opportunity has arisen for a health and safety professional with experience in construction or facilities management.  You will work closely with the management team in the Estate Office on all health and safety aspects of the Estates Service. You will also work jointly with other University service units that employ contractors.  

The primary responsibilities of the role are to provide competent health and safety advice to the University on all aspects of construction and facilities management; to provide health & safety coordination and practical support to the Estates Service at all levels; and to develop and maintain a system for managing the health and safety of contractors across the University. You must have health & safety experience in construction or facilities management, and have (or be working towards) health & safety qualifications to NEBOSH diploma level or equivalent. Together with the drive, organisational skills and enthusiasm to deliver a continuously improving safety culture, you will be a strong and influential communicator at all levels. You must also be able to work inclusively and assertively to lead and deliver projects across line management structures.  

Informal enquiries may be made to Helen Mackie, Asst Director of Estates, on 01334 463999 or email hmm1@st-andrews.ac.uk 

Applications are particularly welcome from women who are under-represented in this post at the University.

The University of St Andrews is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all, which is further demonstrated through its working on the Gender and Race Equality Charters and being awarded the Athena SWAN award for women in science, HR Excellence in Research Award and the LGBT Charter;   http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/hr/edi/diversityawards/ 

Please quote ref: AD7907KC

Closing Date: 17 September 2015

Further Particulars: AD7907KC FPs.doc

Estates
Salary: £31,342 - £37,394 per annum
Start: As soon as possible