Health & Safety Change Specialist

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking a driven Health & Safety Change Specialist to champion a culture of continuous improvement and support the Creating Safer Sites programme across Irish projects. Reporting to the Health & Safety Director, you will empower site teams to prioritise safety and drive behavioural change.

You will coordinate training, run workshops, track progress, and collaborate with the broader Health & Safety team to deliver campaigns, communications and recognition programmes that

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with staff and contractors at all levels.
• Proactive, self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to address challenges.
• Collaborative team player able to work with others to achieve goals.
• Strong organisational and planning skills to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrates self-leadership and ownership of responsibilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and relationship-building.
• Fast learner and adaptable to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for own safety and the safety of colleagues in line with Health, Environment, and Safety Instructions.
• Advocate for Creating Safer Sites culture on sites.
• Assist in implementing the Creating Safer Sites Plan.
• Coordinate training sessions for Collen Teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate and deliver Creating Safer Sites workshops for teams and contractors.
• Organise and participate in site walk-downs with Action Team members.
• Review progress and report to Programme Lead and Senior Leadership Team.
• Maintain records of Creating Safer Sites training and reporting materials.
• Prepare supplementary materials such as newsletters, posters, and handouts.
• Manage the Creating Safer Sites / Health & Safety Recognition Program.
• Assist in creating campaign materials and communications with stakeholders.
• Plan meetings with consultants during visits to refine the program.
• Promote Collen core values and a culture of wellness at work.
• Handle internal and external communications with professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Proactive mindset

Collaborative

Organisation & planning

Self-leadership

Interpersonal skills

Fast learner

Job description

This position will be suitable for a driven Health & Safety Change Specialist professional who is experienced and passionate about leading and championing a culture of continuous development. Reporting to the Health & Safety Director, Senior Cultural Safety Programme Lead and partnering with the wider Health & Safety team, the primary focus of the role is to be at the forefront supporting the implementation of the company’s cultural safety programme – Creating Safer Sites.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for own safety and the safety of colleagues in accordance with Health, Environment, and Safety Instructions.

Advocate for the establishment of a culture that prioritises safety on sites, termed the Creating Safer Sites culture.

Assist in the implementation of the Company's Creating Safer Sites Plan.

Support the project teams in organising and facilitating meetings of the Creating Safer Sites Steering Group and Action Teams.

Coordinate training sessions on Creating Safer Sites for Collen Teams and subcontractors.

Coordinate and deliver Creating Safer Sites workshops for Collen Teams and contractors.

Organise and participate in site walk-downs focused on Creating Safer Sites alongside Action Team members.

Review and communicate progress and performance in Creating Safer Sites to the Programme Lead & Senior Leadership Team

Maintain records of Creating Safer Sites training and database for Company reporting requirements.

Prepare supplementary materials for the Creating Safer Sites Program, such as newsletters, posters, and handouts.

Manage the Project's Creating Safer Sites / Health & Safety Recognition Program.

Assist the Collen Health & Safety Team in creating campaign materials, organising competitions, and communicating with stakeholders.

Plan meetings with consultants during their visits to discuss issues and further refine the quality and implementation of the Creating Safer Sites program.

Promote & foster Collen core values and a culture of wellness at work.

Handle internal and external communication with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality

Requirements

Excellent communication skills, adept at interacting effectively with staff and contractors across all hierarchical levels.

Proficient problem-solving abilities to address challenges and obstacles efficiently.

Proactive and self-motivated, demonstrating initiative and the ability to take the lead on tasks.

Collaborative team player, capable of working cohesively with others to achieve common goals.

Strong organisational and planning skills, ensuring tasks are executed efficiently and deadlines are met.

Demonstrates self-leadership, taking ownership of responsibilities and driving projects forward independently.

Outstanding interpersonal skills, fostering positive relationships and rapport with others.

Quick learner, able to grasp new concepts and adapt to changing environments rapidly.

Capable of working autonomously, demonstrating independence and resourcefulness in completing tasks.

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