Lead Design Safety

At IPS, we are global leaders in developing innovative solutions for the consulting, architecture, engineering, project controls, procurement, construction management, and CQV of technically complex facilities, primarily in the life sciences industry. We are looking for a dedicated Lead Design Safety Engineer to join our talented team at our office located in Manchester, UK.

In this role, you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the IPS Design Division Safety Program. You will also work with the Director of Engineering and Design Safety on two primary responsibilities. The first is to ensure that the designs produced by the IPS design division can be constructed, operated, and maintained without compromising the safety and health of all associated personnel, and without compromising the property and environment in which they are constructed and operated. The second is to implement and monitor the Design Field Safety program to ensure the safety of the IPS design division personnel in their daily activities.

Organisation Development

• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of IPS policies and technical standards and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to support internal reviews and training for education of IPS personnel, supply chain partners and/or application of lessons learned.
• Coordinates the collation of site safety statistics and manages reporting system.
• Supports the development of the Design Safety department, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Attends Safety Steering Meetings, reporting and sharing best practise on projects.

Culture

• Conducts themself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other. Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Motivated professional who will ensure IPS' statutory duties on projects are discharged and develops a positive and active safety culture on their projects
• Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Strives for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Approaches their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive.
• Exhibits the ability to build and sustain long-term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.

Knowledge Sharing

• Identifies gaps in project skillsets to inform adequate training requirements for enhancement of Design Safety execution.
• Researches regulations for new project locations, to support compliant design and construction implementation.
• Utilises and shares experience of best practise for safe and efficient design.

2. Project Responsibilities

• Interfaces with client Project team and EHS SMEs to develop safety strategies, relationships, culture and approach throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assists design teams with implementing design safety on projects.
• Supports and facilitates the production of Design Safety focused project deliverables, to include:
• Project Safety Checklist
• Designer Risk Assessments (by Lead Engineers/Designers)
• Design Safety Reviews (Layout, Ergonomic, Machine Safety, Manual Handling, etc.)
• Preconstruction Safety Information and Preconstruction EHS Plan
• Country Specific Regulations List
• Ensures the discharge of PSDP/Principle Designer duties (or equivalent) under project site applicable CDM legislation, including the following:
• Attending client/design and site meetings
• Informing Clients of their duties,
• Ensuring or performing Statutory Notifications
• Collation of Safety Information and preparing project Health and Safety files.
• Facilitates Design Safety Workshop and Reviews
• Ensures timely and suitable/sufficient Design Risk Assessments are provided
• Works with Construction Management team to discharge the role of PSDP / Principle Designer on construction projects
• Ensures Temporary Works Designs are adequately prepared and reviewed.
• Assists construction project teams by supporting subcontractor prequalification, safety plan development and implementation.
• Performs construction project compliance inspections, tracking corrective actions, and provides project EHS regulatory guidance.
• Provides on-site support as required at EMEA project locations. Role is anticipated to involve travel for in-person facilitation of design safety reviews and construction site visit/inspections.
• Other duties as assigned to support Director of Design Management and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Interfaces with regional and global Total Safety teams.

• Degree level or higher qualification in Engineering or Health and Safety.
• Safety Qualifications such as CMIOSH or Cert IOSH, NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety Management, NEBOSH Construction Safety or SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely.
• A minimum of 5-8 years' experience of advising clients or acting in the role of PSDP on client sites (manufacturing or construction).
• Technical Safety Training, such as Design Safety Reviews, Construction Regulations, Incident Investigation, Emergency Planning.

Competencies

• Strong Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) (Ireland) and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (UK) and Design Safety within process industries.
• A minimum of 10-15 years' experience of Design and Construction Projects within the FCMG, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building and strong work ethic. Must be able to build rapport with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Progressive ability, capacity and aptitude in administration to plan, organise, supervise, coordinate technical work and obtain cooperation from others.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

IPS, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a global leader in technical consulting, architecture, engineering, procurement, construction management, commissioning, qualification, and validation services for technically complex facilities. Integration is how we think and work. It requires the ability to unite existing and emerging technologies into a process that reliably delivers products and accelerates speed to market. That end-to-end mindset allows us to be agile and anticipate challenges as we move projects toward operational readiness. IPS applies design and delivery expertise, client-side experience, and supplier-side insight to every project. We infuse our curiosity, our passion, and our commitment to partnership in delivering solutions at any scale. We meet our clients where they are and get them to where they need to go. That's only possible when we care as much as our clients do.

Specialties

Process Architecture, Process Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, Qualification, LEAN Project Delivery, Strategic Master Planning, Energy Conservation Management, Project Controls, Program/Project Management, Operations/Logistics Strategy and Planning, EPCMV, and Staffing Services.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at IPS without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran, marital, or citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. IPS is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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