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Tom Wallace (Green/Red The Thinking Doer)

Regional SHE Manager at Mears Group PLC
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Tom Wallace, a seasoned Regional SHE Manager with extensive experience in health and safety, holds various certifications including Level 3 Award Safety for Managers and BOSIET, HUET and MIST, and has worked in prominent companies such as Mears Group PLC, Fitzsimmons Timber Engineering LTD, and British Army.
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The Thinking Doer, Tom Wallace, is a seasoned health and safety professional with a proven track record of driving positive change in the industry. As Regional SHE Manager at Mears Group PLC, he has successfully implemented and maintained a robust safety management system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. With a strong background in construction and engineering, Tom has developed expertise in risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action planning. He holds various certifications, including the Timber Frame Competency Award Scheme for Erectors, Plant Machinery and Equipment Test and Inspection, and Construction Senior Management at SCQF Level 11. With his strong leadership skills and commitment to safety, Tom is a respected voice in the industry, championing a culture of safety and excellence.

Credentials

  • Timber Frame Competency Award Scheme for Erectors
    Structural Timber Association Ltd
    Sep, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • The STA Manufacturing Training programme
    Structural Timber Association Ltd
    Jun, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Plant Machinery and Equipment Test and Inspection.
    CITB
    May, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • MIDAS Standard Certificate
    Community Transport Association
    Mar, 2022
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Senior Management at SCQF Level 11.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Nov, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Scaffolding Appreciation and Inspection
    All Access Training Services
    Oct, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Action Counters Terrorism Awareness Training
    Counter Terrorism Policing
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • PASMA Work at Height Essentials
    PASMA
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • IPAF Site Assessment (For MEWP Selection).
    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    Mar, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • NEBOSH/HSE Health and Safety Leadership Excellence.
    NEBOSH
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Scottish courts and the law.
    The Open University
    Jul, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • CITB: Site Environmental Awareness Training Scheme (SEATS)
    CITB
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • IOSH Safety for Executives and Directors.
    IOSH
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety Practice
    ProQual Awarding Body
    Jun, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Take your training online.
    The Open University
    May, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Environmental Management and Organisations
    The Open University
    Apr, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Level 3 Award Safety for Managers
    NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualifications
    Apr, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mental Health in Construction
    iHASCO
    May, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • Health and Safety in a Construction Environment.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Apr, 2019
    - Apr, 2026
  • AED Trainer Level 3 Award
    Abertay International Training Ltd
    Nov, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Award in Planning and Delivering Learning Sessions to Groups SCQF Level 6
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Nov, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • First-aid Trainer/Assessor CPD
    Abertay International Training Ltd
    Nov, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Temporary Works Co-ordinator
    CITB
    Nov, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • Asbestos Awareness Training
    UK Asbestos Training Association - UKATA
    Aug, 2018
    - Apr, 2026
  • IPAF Demonstrator
    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    Feb, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Internal Verification of Workplace Assessment (L&D11)
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Aug, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Advanced Working at Height
    Advanced Industrial Solutions
    Apr, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Confined Space Entry and Rescue
    Advanced Industrial Solutions
    Apr, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Harness Awareness/Inspection
    Advanced Industrial Solutions
    Apr, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • HDA Initial Training
    OPITO
    Apr, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Compressed Air Emergency Breathing System: Initial Deployment Training
    OPITO
    Mar, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Helicopter Refuelling
    Falck Safety Services (Global)
    Mar, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • LEEA Part 1 Entrance Certificate
    Lifting Equipment Engineers Association
    Dec, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Basic H2S Training
    OPITO
    Sep, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Rigger Level 3.
    Saudi Aramco
    Jun, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Train the Trainer Program
    Saudi Aramco
    May, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Authorised Gas Tester Level 1: Gas Testing for Confined Space Work.
    OPITO
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Authorised Gas Tester Level 2: Gas Testing for Hot Works
    OPITO
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Authorised Gas Tester Level 3: Gas Monitoring for Hotwork Sites.
    OPITO
    Jan, 2014
    - Apr, 2026
  • Steel Erection at Level 2.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Aug, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Controlling Lifting Operations: Crane Supervisor at Level 3..
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    May, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Controlling Lifting Operations: Slinger/Signaller at Level 2.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    May, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Steelfixing at Level 2.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    May, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • NPORS Instructor/Tester
    NPORS
    Apr, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • 3DLiftPlan Level 3 Certified Professional User
    A1A Software
    Oct, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Controlling Lifting Operations: Planning Lifts at Level 4 (SCQF Level 9)
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jul, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Pearsons VUE Certificated Test Administrator
    Pearson VUE
    Apr, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Approved Tutor Certificate (Site safety Plus Suite of Courses).
    CITB
    Feb, 2012
    - Apr, 2026
  • Occupational Health and Safety Practice at Level 4 (SCQF Level 9).
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Nov, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Plant Competence Scheme Trainer Course.
    CITB
    Oct, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Site Management, Building and Civil Engineering at Level 4 (SCQF Level 9)
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Mar, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Crane Appointed Person (CPCS A61)
    CITB
    Mar, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Highway Maintenance Operations at Level 2
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jan, 2011
    - Apr, 2026
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS).
    Pearson
    Sep, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Site, Contract Management at Level 4 (SCQF Level 9)
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jan, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • First-aid at Work Trainer/Assessor
    Pearson VUE
    Jun, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Feb, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certificate in Delivering Training in the Workplace
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jan, 2009
    - Apr, 2026
  • Plant Machine Operations at Level 2
    CITB
    Sep, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • PDA Certificate in Training in the Workplace.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jun, 2008
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Operations at Level 2
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Sep, 2007
    - Apr, 2026
  • Safety Requirements for the Use of Abrasive Wheels for Trainers
    British Abrasives Federation
    Nov, 2006
    - Apr, 2026
  • General Building Operations at Level 2
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Jan, 2006
    - Apr, 2026
  • Instruction Techniques
    Lantra Business Centre
    Sep, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Certificate of Competence in use of Pesticides
    City & Guilds
    Jul, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Operator Rough Terrain Telescopic Lift Truck (CPCS A17)
    Lantra Business Centre
    Jul, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Occupational Health and Safety Practice at Level 3
    City & Guilds
    Mar, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Environmental Conservation, Landscapes and Ecosystems at Level 2
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Feb, 2001
    - Apr, 2026
  • Vocational Assessor D32 and D33, with A1 update.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Aug, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • Driver Awareness Scheme Driver Assessor/Trainer
    Institute of Advanced Motorists, IAM
    Jun, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • Internal Verifier D34, with V1 update.
    SQA – Scottish Qualifications Authority
    Mar, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • IOSH Managing safely
    IOSH
    Mar, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • National General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health
    NEBOSH
    Feb, 2000
    - Apr, 2026
  • Manual Handling Instructor
    Ayrshire Transport Training Association
    Mar, 1999
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Competence in International Road Haulage Operations
    Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA)
    Jun, 1998
    - Apr, 2026
  • Professional Competence in National Road Haulage Operations
    Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (The RSA)
    Jun, 1998
    - Apr, 2026
  • Instructor Hazardous Materials
    British Army
    Mar, 1992
    - Apr, 2026
  • Supervisor Hazardous Materials
    British Army
    Mar, 1992
    - Apr, 2026
  • Unit First-aid Instructor Course
    British Army
    Jun, 1991
    - Apr, 2026
  • Driving & Maintenance Schools Instructor Cadre
    British Army
    Jul, 1990
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mechanical Transport Accounting and Administration
    British Army
    Sep, 1988
    - Apr, 2026
  • Low Level Access Equipment Training
    PASMA
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Tower User Training Course
    PASMA
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • COVID-19 Setting up and operating a safe construction site
    CITB
    Nov, 2020
    - Apr, 2026
  • IPAF Harness Instructor (Refresher course)
    SpanSet Ltd
    Apr, 2021
    - Apr, 2026
  • Approved Training Instructor
    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    Oct, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • MEWPS for Managers
    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    Sep, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Telehandler Operator (CPCS A17D)
    CITB
    Aug, 2016
    - Apr, 2026
  • Managing and Coordinating Plant
    CITB
    Sep, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Powered Access Licence Type 3a/3b
    International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
    Aug, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Plant Competence Scheme Tester Course
    CITB
    Jul, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • First aid at work
    St. Andrew's
    Mar, 2017
    - Apr, 2026
  • Mobile Crane Operator (CPCS A60)
    CITB
    Apr, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Basic Offshore Safety Induction and Emergency Training with HUET and EBS
    OPITO
    Jul, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Minimum Industry Safety Training.
    OPITO
    Jul, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Norwegian Escape Chute
    OLF
    Jul, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • HDA Helideck Emergency Response Team Member
    OPITO
    Mar, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • HLO Initial Training
    OPITO
    Mar, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • Offshore Emergency Response Fire Team Member
    OPITO
    Mar, 2015
    - Apr, 2026
  • AoFA Member
    ASSOCIATION OF FIRST AIDERS
    Dec, 2010
    - Apr, 2026
  • Crane Supervisor (CPCS A62)
    CITB
    Apr, 2013
    - Apr, 2026
  • Construction Site Managers Safety Certificate (SMSTS).
    CITB
    Sep, 2009
    - Apr, 2026

Experience

  • Mears Group PLC
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Regional SHE Manager
      • Sep 2023 - Present
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Employed as Regional SHE manager.- Accountable for the MEARs Supported Living care Branches (Scotland).- Accountable for the MEARs AASC Branches (Scotland).- Accountable for MEARs Coatbridge, Govanhill, IRT Surveys and Student accommodation Dundee Branches.- Promote a positive SHE culture by ensuring safe working practices and leadership by example.- Support the Company SHE Policy and Prepare and present statistics to Mears SMT.- Exercise the necessary authority to order work to stop if health and/or safety is endangered.- Attend SHE meetings and local meetings as appropriate.- Lead and direct the work of the SHEQ Department ensuring that the requirements of the SHE Policy are met.- Agree and approve the schedule of planned inspections and training within allocated budgets.- Monitor branch budget expenditures and identify non planned expenditures.- Review absences due to accident/incidents or injury at work and ensure that reportable occurrences are reported.- Review Investigation Reports, be satisfied that the reports arrive at the correct conclusions and corrective action.- Ensure the Company SHE policy and the Company KPI targets are achieved.- Attend Client Contract Liaison meetings, Safety Committee meetings when appropriate.- Take ownership of and maintain the safety management system.- Produce Construction Phase Plans (CPP) and disseminate to relevant project team.- Conduct branch/site audits and inspections as and where required, instigating remedial action as appropriate.

  • Fitzsimmons Timber Engineering LTD
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • SHEQ Manager
      • Jun 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Employed as HSE Competent person.- Developed and implemented OH&S Management system governance in preparation for ISO45001.- Carried out the function of ISO Management System auditor.- Developed and implemented QMS governance and gained ISO9001 accreditation.- Achieved Structural timber association GOLD member status.- Implemented a Timber engineering factory, Production control system.- Achieved Structural timber association SiteSafe accreditation.- Implemented and maintained organisations Risk assessment and COSHH and DSEAR portfolio.- I championed health and safety through leadership by example.- Created a staff training matrix and associated CPD programme.- I carried out the role of A/P Lifting operation planner and developed Lift plans.- Provided leadership training for Senior staff.- Conducted Premises and site Fire risk assessments and audit programme.- Implemented a Permit to work program to control Excavation, Hot works, Work at height, confined space and lifting operation activities.- Carried out emergency planning in relation to Fire, Accident and Business continuity. - Ensured Construction site compliance with CDM Regulations.- Developed Construction Phase Plans as required by CDM Regulations.- Conducted Timber Engineering Factory and Construction site Audits/Inspections.- Liaised with HSE Inspector on Factory and construction site visits, including enforcement action visits.- Carried out Incident and accident investigation and reporting.- Carried out the role of Temporary works co-ordinator on construction projects.- Carried out the function of Transport manager and gained Transport 'O' Licence for transport fleet.- Gained a SEPA Waste carrier licence for organisation to support tipper fleet operation.- I carried out New Roads & Street works notification & planning with local authorities.- I carried out the role of streetworks operative & streetworks supervisor on roads projects.

  • Resolute H&S Training and Consultancy
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Occupational Health and Safety Consultant
      • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Western Desert Recce Group, Veterans Charity group.

  • J & D Pierce (Contracts) Ltd
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • SHEQT Team
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2021
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Worked as a Manager within the organisations SHEQT team, responsible for Training portfolio.- Reported directly to the SHEQT Manager.- Maintained governance in preparation for ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 external audits.- Developed staff training matrix and implemented CPD programme.- Involved in maintenance of Risk assessment, COSHH, DSE, DSEAR portfolios.- Carried out internal audits of Steel fabrication factory (Shifts), Paint shop facilities, Training facilities, Vehicle maintenance/repair facility and CDM construction site projects.- Carried out Lift planning and Safe system of work development for Site EOHC operations.- Responsible for developing/verifying Project Critical lift plans in conjunction with Lifting engineers.- Carried out role of temporary works coordinator on CDM Projects.- Carried out onboarding inductions for new start staff.- Provided technical guidance mentoring to HSE Inspectors in relation to lifting operations activities.- Trained organisations emergency response First-aiders.- Trained and qualified the Leadership team Construction managers in the Site Managers Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and Site Supervisors in the Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS).

  • Agora Training Centre
    • Bahrain
    • Health And Safety Advisor
      • Jan 2011 - Jun 2015
      • Bahrain

      - Employed on Noble drilling contract.- Deployed to installations in Brazil, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, Malaya and South China sea.- Reported directly to installation Leadership team.- Carried out Incident/Accident investigation to determine Root cause utilising Event tree & Cause and effect analysis.- Responded to implement corrective action as identified in Incident/Accident investigations.- Conducted Gap analysis against Noble region training matrix to identify competence and then develop corrective action plan to ensure OSHA compliance.- Carried out ISO14001 training for Drilling ship captains.- Assess ongoing crew competence levels in relation to compliance with regional legislation requirements.- Delivered Safety culture training to Leadership team and local national crews.- Championed safety through Leadership by example.- Carried out specialist External audits in relation to installation Emergency response Fire fighting and Rescue teams performance, and providing training, support or mentoring non-conformance's were identified.- Conducted daily reporting of KPI's using organisation OSHA reporting system to US HQ, via Regional offices.- Attended weekly safety intra-net meetings as part standardising and promoting organisations safety culture.- Participated in client lead project co-ordination and progress meetings, representing the installation OSHA function.

  • Saudi Petroleum Services Polytechnic (SPSP)
    • Saudi Arabia
    • HSE Advisor - Lifting operations Specialist
      • Oct 2009 - Jan 2011
      • Saudi Arabia

      - Reported to the Construction & Drilling Training centre manager of H&S matters.- Implemented governance for OS& management system to OSHA standards.- I championed H&S through leadership by example.- I mentored team members in developing and implementing a Safety culture.- Coached members of the leadership team in developing a safety culture.- Implemented a changing behaviours training programme.- Implemented a Safety Observation card reporting scheme.- Developed lifting operation plans for circa 30t loads.- Trained Mobile crane operator's and Riggers to SuadiAramco standards.- Developed Training and Lifting operation Job Safety Analysis portfolio and work instruction manual's.- Carried out Incident/Accident investigations.in relation CDTC activities.- Responsible for conduction LOLER Thorough examination scheme on Lifting Equipment/Accessories.- Carried out Audit/Inspection of Office/Training centre/worksite/Land based drilling rigs and Petroleum Refineries.

  • Bridgend Training
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Training Manager - HSE Competent person.
      • Jan 2004 - Oct 2009
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Responsible for the daily operation of Training centre and 15+ staff.- Carried out the role of the H&S Competent person.- Reported to the Director responsible for H&S.- Developed and implemented ISO18001 governance for the organisation group.- Developed Risk assessment, COSHH, DSE, Manual handling portfolio.- Implemented Safe systems of work for training activities.- Implemented Staff training matrix and CPD programme.- Acted as organisation Safety champion through leadership by example.- I became a Tutor to deliver the CITB SiteSafetyplus suit of Construction leadership courses.- I qualified as an SQA Assessor and Internal verifier for the Occupational Health & Safety Practice level 3 and Level 4 qualifications, this resulted in me mentoring/assessing over 50 candidates.- I won the contract to set-up and run an independent on-site training centre for the M74JV Motorway project.- I was responsible for Lift planning for our Lifting operation training activities.- I was involved in a fatal accident enquiry in relation to a Lorry loader crane operator being killed as a result of the crane jib contacting an overhead powerline.

  • South Ayrshire Council
    • Scotland, United Kingdom
    • Project manager - New Deal.
      • Jan 2000 - Jan 2004
      • Scotland, United Kingdom

      - Day to day operation management of department and project sites.- Responsible for recruitment of staff and candidates.- Carried out the role of H&S Competent person for department reporting to corporate SHEQ team.- Implemented department risk assessment and COSHH portfolio.- Mentored department supervisor's on health and safety matters.- Carried out department new start inductions.- Maintenance ISO 18001 governance and standards in preparation for audit.- Developed department team training records and CPD plans.- Lead employee consultation activities.- Carried out workplace/site audit/inspections.- Championed health and safety through leadership by example.- Conducted incident/accident investigation activities.

  • British Army
    • Worldwide.
    • HM Forces - Army
      • Oct 1978 - Jan 2000
      • Worldwide.

Education

  • NCRQ National Compliance and Risk Qualifications
    Level 3 Award Safety for Managers
  • University of the West of Scotland
    Personal Development Award
  • Lifting Equipment Engineers Association.
    Individual Trainee Scheme.
  • Survivex Ltd.
    BOSIET, HUET and MIST
  • National Construction College, Bircham Newton, Kent.
    Construction Management Training.
  • Cardonald College, Glasgow.
    Certificate in Delivering Training in the Workplace.
  • College of Printing and Building, Glasgow.
    Construction Skills Training.
  • Ministry of Defence, London
    Education for Promotion.
  • Scottish Infantry Depot, Bridge of Don, Aberdeen.
    Basic Infantry Soldier Training.
  • Ayr Academy.
    Secondary Education.

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