Michael Watson Email & Phone Number

I lead a team of Health and Safety specialists supporting the Severn Trent Group businesses and functions.

I managed the Environment and Sustainability team for National Grid Ventures, my team provided specialist Environment and Sustainabilty expertise for the NGV portfolio of businesses.

Warwick

I established and new UK assurance function and led a team of SHE assurance specialists providing second line assurance across the UK Group busineses and functions in the UK. This included, Gas Transmission, Electricity Transmission, Capital Delivery and Land and Property and Businesses Services.

Uk

I am responsible for managing a team of SHES Assurance Specialists in the Capital Delivery business unit.I develop the annual assurance plan with input from key stakeholders and the Leadership Team. I am accountable for the delivery of the annual assurance plan. I produce reports and Management Information for the Capital Delivery executive team.I am responsible monitoring and maintaining compliance with OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 accreditation.I produce compliance returns for the executive team.I am accountable for developing contractual requirements for NEC contracts. I work with managers in commercial and procurement teams to provide support for procurement and tender events.I work with senior project managers to provide assurance advise and support around all areas of SHES.I provide line management responsibilities for my direct reports.I am accountable for a team responsible for undertaking audit and assurance activities to deliver and maintain compliance with our commitments and to deliver continual improvement. I deliver this with my team using proportionate and effective risk management techniques to identity non-conformance and improvement opportunities.I work with senior managers in different business functions and project managers to develop corrective actions and improvement plans.

Uk

I am the Environmental Advisor for Capital Delivery. I am involved with the delivery of the annual construction portfolio.I am the single point of contact for specialist environmental advice for the client project delivery teams.I am the business unit lead on Natural Capital, I am responsible for developing a Natural Capital approach on our Construction projects.I sit on an industry steering group with CIRIA and other Biodiversity specialists, and we are currently developing new guidance on Biodiversity Net Gain.I work closely with internal Sustainability and Carbon Specialist to deliver the Capital Delivery Environment and Sustainability strategy.I am proud to be part of team who achieved industry recognition for our approach to environmental management, recognised by achieving the BITC award for Environmental Leadership 2017.I am responsible for developing Works Information and environment and sustainability contractual requirements for NEC contracts.I am involved with environmental incident investigation and incident reporting I develop improvement plans and deliver continual improvement in environmental performance undertaking detailed data analysis.I regularly provide advice to project managers and delivery teams on specialist environmental issues including:- Waste Management - Ecology- De-watering - Oil Management - Management of Contaminated Land- Advice on Environmental risk assessments - Air emissions and nuisance - Management of Sulphur Hexoflouride (SF6) - Sustainable Construction

Uk

I was an Environment & Sustainability Specialist for the Capital Delivery business unit. This function is responsible for the delivery Electricity and Gas Construction projects. I provided E&S assurance activities across the construction portfolio.I developed E&S assurance plans and was part of the team responsible for developing the Capital Delivery SHES strategy.I regularly undertook environmental audits, and produced detailed reports to support the maintenance ISO 14001 accreditationI regularly produced management information for the Senior Leadership Team I worked with key stakeholders, to monitor and deliver on our E&S commitments I was responsible for identifying improvement opportunities to deliver continual improvementI worked collaborative with other E&S professional across the group to embed best practice and improve the the Group E&S performance I worked closely with our Principal Contractors to improve E&S performance and share learning to deliver sustaining improvements in environmental management on our construction projects

U.K

HSE advice, on client and principle contractor responsibilities Assist in coordination of CDM activitiesProduce NEC Works InformationEnsuring contractors are discharging their duties correctlyProviding specialist advice to Construction Delivery teams Reviewing Client and PC SHES documentationOccupational Health and Hygiene monitoringSite safety inspections Accident/Incident investigationRoot Cause AnalysisHAZID / HAZCONProduction of safety publications, bulletinsData collection and analysisSafety leadership programsStakeholder engagementAuditing

U.K

Working for Balfour Beatty Power Transmission and Distribution as a project based SHE Advisor in the HV Overhead Lines and Cabling industry. Working on variety of construction projects throughout the U.K. Involved in all aspects of SHE Management and work with principle contractors, sub-contractors and stakeholders including National Grid and energy producers.Project values up to £60 million Overhead line:New build, refurbishment and decommissioningCabling: Cable Tunnels, new build, and decommissioningSubstations: New build and alterations Working to HSE Management system developed to meet the requirements of OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 & 9001Development of H&S Management SystemsDevelopment of Environmental Management Systems CDM coordinationHSEQ auditingProducing Construction Phase Health and Safety PlansProducing Environmental Management PlansDelivery of Behavioral Safety programsDeveloping confined spaces controls and monitoring implementationSite safety inspectionsProducing risk assessmentsProducing method statementsProducing COSHH assessmentsMonitoring and implementing compliance with LOLER and PUWER regs.Occupational Health surveillance and monitoring.Accident/Incident investigations and reportsNear miss and hazards reportsData analysisReviewing and approving contractor risk assessments and method statements, lifting plans etcReviewing and monitoring demolition plans and activitiesWriting Site Waste Management PlansHSG 47 complianceGS6 complianceDeliver training, briefings and toolbox talksDevelop and deliver site inductionsSharing best practiceImplementing and developing policies and proceduresImplementing National Grid Safety Rules (NSI's) and Transmission Procedures

Facilities management activities and department safety coordinator. Also working for Client with Principal Contractor on projects to a combined value of £14 million. Working as part of the team responsible for delivering the East Riding Integrated Transport and Spa Environs projects. Production and implementation of Emergency Plans and Normal Operating Procedures developed to reduce the risks of Biological Health Hazards to the public.Health and Safety Inspections and AuditsRisk assessments Environmental co-ordinator, Eco-Management Audit Scheme (EMAS)Technical works and infrastructure repairs and maintenance co-ordinatorCollaborative working with external agencies such as Yorkshire Water, Environment Agency, Natural England, Emergency Services and CoastguardProduction of monthly reports for senior managementProduction of an annual business planMonitor Safe Systems of WorkSupervise StaffImplement Policies and proceduresFinancial Management

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Bachelor Of Science Bsc (Hons), Occupational Health, Safety And Environmental Management, 2:1

Foundation Certificate In Management Practice

Nebosh Environmental Diploma

Nebosh Construction Certificate

Nebosh Diploma In Occupational Health And Safety

Nebosh General Certificate