Lead HSE Advisor

Clancy; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clancy is hiring a Lead HSE Advisor for the Dublin area to champion best practices in health and safety. The role focuses on creating a positive safety culture, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation, and conducting training for new and existing staff.

Applicants should hold a Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety and possess at least 3 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to influence change are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Health and Safety.
• Experience of at least 3 years, ideally within a main/specialist contractor.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Embed a positive HS&E culture focusing on preventative actions.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety & Workplace legislation.
• Communicate HS&E requirements clearly and provide guidance.
• Conduct site safety inspections and accident investigations.

Skills

In influencing change

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety

Job description

We are hiring for a Lead HSE Advisor for the Dublin area.

The Lead HSE Advisor will support a positive safety culture by championing best practice, conducting training for new and existing colleagues on the importance of health and safety, and by suggesting improvements to existing processes and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Positively and proactively embed a positive HS&E culture – enhancing the focus on preventative actions, reduction of injuries, and the promotion of health and environmentally friendly site operations.
• Assisting in ensuring that all employees and sub-contractors are fully compliant and up to date in all Health, Safety & Workplace legislation.
• Communicate all HS&E requirements clearly, using modern software and providing guidance through procedures, bulletins, verbal support, mentoring, and coaching.
• Root cause analysis of accidents and preventing recurrence, carrying out site safety inspections and conducting accident and dangerous occurrence investigations.
• Maintaining and tracking the accident and dangerous occurrence Register.
• Reviewing (RAMS) Risk Assessments and Method Statements and Safe Plans of Action (SPA).
• Liaising with Site Managers to ensure Health and Safety documentation is fully up to date.
• Attending whiteboard meetings, delivering Toolbox Talks and chairing project safety meetings.
• Compliance monitoring and auditing, and planning of the strategy and delivery of cultural and behavioural change.
• Acting as a Company representative during outside Agency Audits/Inspections with regards to Health and Safety.
• The development and management of risk assessments & method statements.
• Any other reasonable and relevant duties as requested by the Health & Safety Manager.

Qualifications / Experience

• A minimum of a Level 7 qualification (or equivalent) in Health and Safety.
• Experience: a minimum of 3 years – ideally within a main/specialist contractor.
• Strong and proven ability to influence change and champion best practice.
• A demonstrated ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Fluency in English is required.

Clancy is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals are selected on the basis of their abilities and merits to perform the tasks required. Our policy is to be fair and consistent in all aspects of our business. We recognise, respect and value differences in diversity.

We are committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.