HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER Candidate Information Pack
Twenty years ago, Argent published its Principles for a Human City about King’s Cross. This landmark document set out some of the values that have underpinned the design, development and management of King’s Cross ever since. These principles – including the creation of a robust urban framework and a lasting new place; promoting accessibility; harnessing the value of heritage, a vibrant mix of uses; and committing to long-term success – are as important and relevant today as they were then. King’s Cross is now London’s boldest neighbourhood - a destination for independently minded people and innovative businesses. The Health & Safety Manager will serve as the primary authority on-site who is responsible for ensuring health and safety standards throughout the Estate. This role entails supervising all aspects of health and safety, as well as facilitating event logistics, including contractor oversight and ensuring compliance with Kings Cross’ site regulations. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in fostering a safety-centric environment, offering guidance and training as needed to the broader team in evaluating risk assessments and method statements. Additionally, they will take the lead in investigating any incidents or accidents, collaborating with various departments to mitigate health and safety risks effectively. Please read on to find out more about this exciting new opportunity. industrial area of London just a couple of decades ago. Since then, it has undergone one of the largest transformations of any London region in recent history, transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools, and even a university. INTRODUCTION Thank you for your interest in this exciting opportunity. If you know anything about the history of Kings Cross, you will know that this site was a derelict and run down
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INTRODUCTION THE KINGs CROSS ESTATE THE ROLE ABOUT SAVILLs PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
ABOUT ARGENT HOW TO APPLY
THE KINGs CROSS ESTATE Commercial, Retail & Estate. Kings Cross is the largest mixed-use development in single ownership to be developed in central London for over 150 years. The area a rich and colourful past. Its location at the meeting point of road, river and rail has shaped its history. This can be seen today in the old buildings, the layout of the streets, and in the stories of the communities based here. King’s Cross has since become one of the largest and most successful redevelopments in London. Over the past 20 years, what was an underused industrial site has been transformed and rejuvenated with new streets, squares and parks, homes, shops, offices, galleries, bars, restaurants, schools, and even a university. It’s a vibrant new neighbourhood with a brand new postcode – N1C. The location, the connections, the canal-side setting, the heritage, an exciting cultural scene, a thriving business community, and a strong sense of local community. All these things come together at King’s Cross to make it unique and really quite special.
Since then, restaurants have opened, the Great Northern Hotel has been refurbished and residents have moved in. The historic Coal Drops have been redeveloped as a unique shopping destination and companies such as Google, Facebook, Universal Music and Havas have chosen to locate here. New public streets, squares and gardens have opened, among them Granary Square with its spectacular fountains, Lewis Cubitt Park and Square and Gasholder Park. King’s Cross is now a much-loved part of London and a popular destination for locals and visitors from
Outline planning permission was granted. The permission allowed for circa 50 new buildings, 20 new streets, 10 new major public spaces, the restoration and refurbishment of 20 historic buildings and structures, and up to
The decision to move the Channel Tunnel Rail Link from Waterloo to St Pancras became the catalyst for change. The landowners – London & Continental Railways Limited and Excel (now DHL) decided to develop the land. 1996
The University of the Arts London moved to the Granary Complex and parts of the development opened to the public for the first time. 2011
2,000 homes. 2006
further afield. 2024
Argent was selected as the development partner. The project began with several years of intensive studies and consultation with the local community, government and other stakeholders. 2001
Early infrastructure works began in June 2007. Much of the early investment was focused in and around the Victorian buildings that once formed the Goods Yard. 2007
Argent, London & Continental Railways and DHL formed a joint partnership: Kings Cross Central Limited Partnership. The partnership was the single landowner at King’s Cross. 2008
The UK government and DHL announced the sale of their investment in the King’s Cross redevelopment to Australian Super, Australia’s biggest superannuation/pension funds run only to profit members. 2015
• Carry out inspections and audits of the Estate, identifying issues and areas of improvement in standards and working practices. • Working closely and supporting the estate retailers and the KCES retail, property and estate team on any issues. • Work closely with the on-site security team and other service partners, being informed of any major incidents and supporting the team where necessary. • Liaising with outside parties such as local authorities (Camden Council) and TFL & Emergency Services, ensuring their activities are coordinated with Kings Cross. • Supporting the wider KCES Team with long-term Estate projects and project planning as required Skills, Knowledge & Experience The Health & Safety Manager must have previous health and safety and property management experience. Specific skills and knowledge include but are not limited to: • Health & Safety awareness with experience of managing minor and major incidents. Ideally Nebosh Certificate or willingness to work towards. • Events Management experience • Contractor Management • Excellent leadership qualities, the ability to make accurate reactive and operational decisions on behalf of the KCES SLT and that also align to the KX operational values • Awareness and interest of ESG and how it can be driven through daily operations • Good knowledge of Security procedures and incident response management This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of duties, please get in touch with MRG for a full JD.
THE ROLE The main purpose of the Health & Safety Manager is to act as site lead, overseeing health and safety across King’s Cross and supporting event logistics, including contractor management and adherence to Kings Cross’ site rules. The individual will assist in building a ‘safety first’ culture, providing support and training where appropriate to the wider team in reviewing risk assessments and method statements and will
Key Responsibilities: • Lead on the delivery of the annual King’s Cross H&S Objectives. • Working with the events team, service partner teams and contractors to ensure the smooth and compliant running of activities and PPMs, including the review and check of permits, ensuring minimal impact to the estate during planning, implementation and reinstatement for everyday operations post activity. • Ensuring any pre-booked/authorised contractors on-site follow the correct working procedures and SSOW, such as using correct safety equipment, RAMS are being adhered to, and barriers are working with minimal disruption to the Estate events/operational functions. • Guide the management team, team members of KCES, and other stakeholders with relevant information on any risks to their health and safety and any training identified to remedy this and drive the ‘safety first’ culture. • Monitor incidents and lead on accident and incident investigations that occur site-wide, ensuring lessons learnt are shared amongst the team and the wider corporate H&S team as appropriate, including data station input. • Support the leadership team on the monitoring and reporting of health and safety compliance, including the drafting of client H&S reporting data and supporting information • Ensure the site team are aware, remains engaged and applies corporate-level H&S policies and procedures at a site level. • Actively coach the team to understand the operational application of H&S best practices. • Gaining an understanding of trends and patterns in ways of working, on-site issues, contractors, and complaints, regularly reviewing the SEM’s process.
lead on investigations of incidents and accidents that occur—working with all departments to reduce any H&S risks.
The Health & Safety Manager reports to the Operations Director, and is responsible for an on-site operational team of Sub-Contractors.
ABOUT ARGENT
ABOUT SAVILLs PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Since 1981, Argent has delivered some of the best mixed- use developments in the UK: major commercial, residential, education, cultural and community developments in the country’s largest cities. It is involved in the full development process – from identifying and assembling sites, developing designs and obtaining planning permission through to financing, project management of the construction process, letting, asset management and (sometimes) selling. It also manages and maintains buildings and estate. Argent has a team of over 170 people. In March 2015 it entered into a new long-term partnership with respected US developer Related, forming Argent Related, to pursue future opportunities for urban development, with a focus on the build-to-rent sector. Argent is overseeing the redevelopment of King’s Cross, the 67 acre site has a rich history and a unique setting – becoming a vibrant new city quarter of offices, homes, community facilities, schools, a world-renowned university as well as a host of shops, restaurants, bars and cultural venues.
Founded in the UK in 1855, Savills is one of the world’s leading property agents. Their experience and expertise spans the globe, with more than 600 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East. Savills provide high quality property management services across the board; from helping with everyday maintenance issues to working on marketing strategies, their team covers all the bases when it comes to managing commercial property, including retail, office and business space, leisure and industrial. Their vision is simple – to be the best forward- thinking provider of property management services in all markets, giving clients and end users the highest level of service at all times.
Savills offer property management expertise across all areas of real estate, at every stage of the development life cycle. Adding value to assets is their primary focus, along with providing real insight and forward- thinking advice from their flexible team of global experts. Savills’ customer-first approach combined with an in-depth knowledge of property and a global presence enables us to deliver best-in-class property management services to clients, and to offer an enhanced experience for occupiers and visitors alike.
For a confidential discussion to find out more about this opportunity, please contact the Savills’ appointed recruitment partners Emilia Fasano at The Management Recruitment Group: Emilia Fasano emilia.fasano@mrgglobal.com 07851 259 868 Applications should consist of a CV and covering statement outlining key matching experience for applying for the post. Applications should be sent to emilia.fasano@mrgglobal.com HOW to APPLY
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