Construction - HSQE Advisor Senior Position

Glanua; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Glanua in Ireland is seeking a Safety Officer to join our construction teams across Leinster. You will champion Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability on-site, ensuring compliance with current legislation and company plans.

You will support senior advisors in developing site safety plans, monitor subcontractor safety statements, and conduct inspections and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in HSQE or safety roles.
• Level 7 qualification or equivalent required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work within a 'one team' culture on site.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards on-site.
• Provide onsite HSQE presence during construction and monitoring of controls.
• Assist in site safety plans, traffic management and waste management with project team.
• Review safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance and conduct investigations as needed.
• Liaise with external parties relating to HSQE and ISO compliance.
• Plan safety inductions and carry out site inspections and reporting.

Skills

Administration

Analytical

Communications

Computer literacy

Education

Level 7 degree

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 monitoredHelp 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 systemConduct 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 appointmentReviewing, 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)

Desirable

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