Health & Safety Advisor

CSR (NI) Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building contractor in Dublin is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to ensure compliance with health & safety regulations on a €40 million restoration project. The ideal candidate will possess a NEBOSH/IOSH qualification and have 3+ years of experience in the construction industry. The position offers a competitive salary between €65,000 and €75,000.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential.
• 3+ years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Previous experience managing safety on a similar project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular formal site audits and inspections.
• Ensure records of statutory inspections are kept.
• Deliver Health & Safety induction programmes.

Skills

Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree

3+ years’ experience in the construction industry

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Training skills

Presentation skills

Education

NEBOSH/IOSH certification

Job description

Our Client, an NI based, leading Building Main Contractor, are currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor on site in Dublin 1.

Restoration project valued €40million +

Good competitive packages available for the right candidates €65 – 75k

The Health & Safety Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director and will liaise with the Project Manager and site team and is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety on site in accordance with Company policy and relevant statutory provisions. The Health & Safety Advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of health & safety are adopted throughout.

Principle Duties

• Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System;
• Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment;
• Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority;
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site;
• Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for the Client’s Employees;
• Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc;
• Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for the client and Sub-Contractors personnel;
• Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements and required Method statements are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required;
• Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
• Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans;
• Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping the SHEQ Director and Site Manager updated;
• Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated;
• Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.

Skills/Qualifications

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential (NEBOSH/IOSH)
• With 3+ years’ experience in the construction industry, ideally working for a main contractor.
• Previous experience managing safety on a similar project.
• Excellent communication, leadership, training and presentation skills.

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