Health and Safety Advisor

RG Setsquare; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and modular buildings organization is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support HSE compliance across various sites in Dublin. Candidates should have a Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role, and strong communication skills. A full clean driving licence is required, and experience in modular construction is preferred. The role offers a company vehicle among other benefits.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 management systems.
• Full clean Irish/EU driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project-specific HSE plans.
• Conduct frequent visits to multiple project sites.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation.

Skills

Construction Health and Safety

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Planning & Organising

Writing & Reporting

Education

Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Overview

We are working with an International construction and modular buildings organisation who are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join their business in Dublin. They require someone who can operate at site level and has the ability to work closely with other members of the HSE team.

Responsibilities

ACCOUNTABILITIES OF THE ROLE

General accountabilities

1. Develop and implement project–specific HSE plans aligned with company and client requirements.
2. Conduct frequent visits to multiple project sites to monitor compliance and provide hands–on support to project teams
3. Adapt HSE strategies to site–specific challenges and changing project phases.
4. Ensure full compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, Construction Regulations 2013, and all other relevant Irish legislation.
5. Maintain and review risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
6. Get involved in the design and implementation of HSE improvement programs and initiatives.
7. Ensure safe lifting operations and transportation of modular units by overseeing and managing the Health and Safety processes of project installation of varies modular buildings.
8. Assess risks specific to modular construction such as confined spaces, working at height, and mobile plant.
9. Conduct regular audits, site inspections, and behavioural safety observations.
10. Investigate incidents, near misses, and non–conformities; lead root cause analyses and corrective actions.
11. Lead toolbox talks, safety stand–downs, and engagement initiatives.
12. Act as the key contact for external audits, contractor engagement and client based HSE meetings on project sites.

Qualifications & Experience

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Working with People
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Technically confident and up–to–date with industry best practices
• Presenting & Communicating Information
• Writing & Reporting
• Planning & Organising
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 management systems
• Technically confident and up–to–date with industry best practices
• Level 7 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent
• Member of IOSH
• Full clean Irish/EU driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites
• Occupational First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry (modular/offsite experience strongly preferred)
• Experience undertaking Health and Safety audits
• Experience of team working as well as being self–motivated
• Data analysis, particularly identification of trends
• Clear communicator with excellent interpersonal and training skills
• Have experience of working to improve Safety culture

Skills: Construction Health and Safety pharma

Benefits: Company Vehicle

RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.