Health & Safety Environmental Assistant

YCR.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance

Sick pay

Wellness Your Way programme

Annual Health Checks

Professional membership support

Job summary

YCR. is seeking a Health & Safety Environmental Assistant for the Dublin Airport West Apron Vehicle Underpass project. You will support the H&S team to meet safety obligations and drive our safety targets on site.

The role reports to the H&S Manager and requires strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation, NEBOSH qualifications, and 5+ years in construction. A full driving license and Safe Pass are essential.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certs or diploma required.
• Minimum 5 years construction experience.
• Full driving license.
• Safe Pass required.
• IOSH membership or willingness to join.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation.
• Computer literate with MS Office.
• Strong numeracy and ability to perform calculations.

Responsibilities

• Support construction teams with risk assessments and safe systems of work (SSoW).
• Advise on SSoW development for planned works.
• Develop and maintain works plans (Logistics, Traffic Management).
• Support workforce enrolment and site induction.
• Ensure training and qualifications of employees.
• Carry out health and safety inspections and audits.
• Attend health and safety meetings chaired by the H&S Manager.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support incident investigations.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers.
• Develop and test best practices for project execution.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Numeracy

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate (Construction)

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

As a Health & Safety Environmental Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of an exciting new West Apron Vehicle Underpass project at Dublin Airport. Join our dynamic team and make a difference!

The Health & Safety Environmental Assistant will work within the project’s Health & Safety Team supporting the various project teams to fulfil their health and safety responsibilities and achieve the project’s health and safety obligations, strategies, and targets. The role will report directly to the project’s Health & Safety Manager.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Support the construction team managers and supervisors with production, review, and approval of safe systems of work (SSoW: risk assessments, method statements, work plans, etc.), produced by both the joint venture and the supply chain.
• Provide advice and guidance to construction managers on actions required to obtain or develop SSoW for planned works.
• Support construction managers with the development and maintenance of works plans, e.g., Logistics Plans, Traffic Management Plans, etc.
• Support the project’s workforce enrolment and site induction process.
• Support construction management to ensure that employees have appropriate training and qualifications.
• Undertake regular health and safety compliance inspections and audits, reporting on findings and following up any actions arising with the appropriate construction managers and supervisors.
• Attend and support health and safety meetings arranged and chaired by both the H&S Manager and the construction team.
• Assist with the identification, development, and delivery of appropriate health and safety briefings (Toolbox Talks, etc.).
• Support incident investigations.
• Build, develop, and nurture business relationships with internal and external customers vital to the success of the project.
• Develop and test best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland.
• Willingness to complete a 5-year background screening as part of the hiring process.
• NEBOSH General Certificate in Construction Safety and Health or NEBOSH Diploma.
• Minimum 5 years of construction experience in a similar role.
• Safe Pass skills card appropriate for the role.
• Full driving license.
• Experience of working within a civils project team.
• Excellent knowledge of Ireland health & safety legislation relevant to the construction industry.
• Computer literate and conversant with MS Office suite (Word, Excel, OneDrive, Teams).
• Good numeracy skills and the ability to make mathematical calculations.
• Good communication, listening, and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrable problem-solving skills and experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.
• Tech IOSH or higher membership.
• Inclusive work environment
• 34 days holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial, Emotional, and Physical Wellbeing Support
• Professional membership support
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Sick pay
• Wellness Your Way programme
• Annual Health Checks

Application Process:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.