HSQE Advisor

Glanua; Munster; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking a HSQE Officer to join their team. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting site inspections, and collaborating with teams to maintain high safety standards. Candidates must have a Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety or a related field and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a positive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience, preferably in a health and safety role.
• Diploma or ordinary Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team in project delivery, adhering to safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety legislation.
• Conduct site inspections and generate reports.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communications

Computer Literacy

Education

Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety or related fields

Job description

Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

• Work as part of a team in the safe delivery of our projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are always adhered to on‑site.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
• Ensure compliance with current Environmental, Health and Safety legislation and maintain awareness of legislative changes and industry standards.
• Provide onsite HSQE presence during construction and operations to ensure HSQE controls, mitigation measures are implemented, maintained and performance monitored.
• Help senior advisors to develop Site Construction Stage plans, traffic management, waste management, etc. with the project team and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure the Company carries out the duties of PD, PC and Contractor.
• Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting requirements are complied with.
• Monitor and report on the collection, recording, analysis, implementation of actions taken and feedback provided to the hazards identified during the weekly inspection/audits through our online management system.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations in a timely manner with the support of the project team, making recommendations to management in respect of these.
• Obtaining and reviewing safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors; ensuring that subcontractors are made aware of the Company’s Plan and the requirement for project specific safety statements before appointment.
• Reviewing, revising and updating the Plan in the light of subcontractors’ information, the progress of work, the receipt of new design information and the occurrence of incidents or accidents.
• Implementing the Plan and monitoring the compliance of Company personnel and subcontractors against the Plan.
• Brings any safety, health or welfare issues to the attention of the Contract Manager, Site Agent/foreman for action prior to leaving site.
• Advises site management of the suitability and adequacy of safety and health provisions, safe working methods, safety of equipment and the validity of test certificates.
• The Safety Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of all site safety documentation in conjunction with the site team.
• Plans and holds safety inductions and briefings of Company and subcontractors’ personnel as detailed in the Safety and Health Plan for each project.
• Carrying out Site Inspections and generating reports.
• Liaising with external parties relating to HSQE.
• Ensure ISO (9001, 45001, 14001) compliance.
• Assess the training needs of employees, ensure that employees training requirements are identified prior to new projects commencing and bring training requirements to the attention of the HSQE Manager.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

• Sector: construction

Career Level

• Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 7 (incl Diploma & Ordinary Bachelor Degree) OR Health and Safety

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Administration, Analytical, Communications, Computer Literacy
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Decision Making, Flexibility, Initiative
• Driving Licence: Full B