EHS Advisor

Mercury Engineering; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Engineering is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety professional to lead on-site EHS management for data centre projects in Ireland with frequent travel to Europe. You will oversee safety plans, risk assessments and on-site inductions, ensuring compliance with Mercury and client policies.

Essential criteria include EU legislation qualification, 3+ years of large construction site EHS experience, and willingness to travel. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills are required.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety as per EU legislation.
• Travelling to EU is essential.
• Experience working in Data Centre Construction.
• 3+ years' experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good team-working skills

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system.
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Assist with onboarding of Mercury employees & Subcontractors as per EU legislation - ensuring all relevant documentation is in place
• Act as point of contact on site for coordination with local Municipality
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, Risk assessments, Safe plan of action, Permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Carry out toolbox talks and on-site safety inspections.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections and safety file up to date.
• Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Education

Environmental, Health & Safety qualification per EU law

Job description

Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.

We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world's leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.

We deliver our clients' visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.

At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.

Note: This role will be based in Ireland but will be frequent travel to Comms projects in Europe from time to time.

Key Responsibilities of the Role:

• Adherence to the project & Mercury Engineering Safety Management system
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
• Adherence to Mercury Engineering & Client Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Assist with the onboarding of Mercury employees & Subcontractors as per Finnish Legislation - ensuring all relevant documentation is in place
• Act as point of contact on site for coordination with local Municipality
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, Risk assessments, Safe plan of action, Permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
• Ensure that Mercury Engineering induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to Mercury Engineering project management.
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
• Any other duties associated with this role.

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety as per EU legislation
• Travelling to EU is essential
• Experience working in Data Centre Construction
• 3+ years' experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
• Good team-working skills

Mercury is an equal opportunities employer .