Lead Safety Advisor - Building Construction - Bray

Design Build Search; Bray; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction contractor in Bray is seeking a Lead Safety Advisor for a residential project. Responsibilities include supporting the EHS manager, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and conducting audits. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and a third-level qualification in EHS. This permanent position offers an attractive salary package and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Attractive salary package

Career pathway with senior positions available

Permanent opportunity

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience working on commercial/construction projects.
• Building Construction site project experience.
• Conscientious, highly focused and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of the safety management system.
• Work closely with the operational team on safe systems.
• Ensure projects comply with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits.

Skills

Proven experience in residential & construction project sector

Excellent communication skills

Highly organized and proactive

Self-starter with ability to build relationships

Education

Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline

Job description

Lead Safety Advisor - Bray - Wicklow

An established construction contractor operating in the residential & commercial construction sector has an opportunity for a Lead Safety Advisor to join a new residential construction project. Reporting to the Safety Manager the role is responsible for establishing, developing and directing the implementation of the Health and Safety strategy on the project.

Role Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager/ Lead and project teams in the development and implementation of the safety management system and safe systems of work in line with statutory obligations.
• Work closely with the operational team and support the development and monitoring of safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are adequately planned and executed.
• Auditing and Reporting. Ensuring Projects are audited; EHS indices are tracked, and non-conformances are addressed.
• Ensure projects operate in compliance with all statutory requirements and best practice.
• Highlight and Advise on Health and safety related issues from preconstruction to completion of all associated project works.
• Attend Start Up meetings with site teams and be an active participant.
• Facilitate internal and external inspections/ audits and ensure the timely close out of any issues arising.
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management.

To Be Considered

• Proven experience in the residential & construction project sector is essential
• Building Construction site project experience
• Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience working on commercial/construction projects.
• Highly organised and proactive
• Conscientious, highly focused and detail oriented.
• Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Full clean driver’s license preferable.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits & Next Steps

• Permanent opportunity
• Attractive salary package plus benefits
• Career pathway with senior positions available
• Professional organisation who don’t compromise on quality and culture
• Available now

To apply send an update resume outlining projects and the construction scope as well as day to day tasks to. Applicants must be living locally, sponsorship not provided.