Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Ardmac; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardmac in Ireland seeks a Health and Safety Coordinator to implement and uphold construction health and safety standards across projects in the Minster region. You will verify subcontractor prequalifications, review risk assessments and method statements, and support the creation of Construction Phase Plans and Safety Files.

You will lead inductions, conduct weekly safety talks, audits and inspections, and mentor new team members on best practices, while liaising with clients and site management

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Dip OHS) or equivalent.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety best practices in construction.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital health and safety management tools.

Responsibilities

• Verify subcontractors meet health and safety prequalification standards before work commencement.
• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements for all construction activities.
• Assist in creating, reviewing, and maintaining Construction Phase Plans, Health and Safety Files, and Project Quality Plans.
• Ensure inductions and task-specific training are completed for all site personnel.
• Review training records for statutory plant and equipment to ensure compliance.
• Confirm weekly Toolbox Talks are conducted by site management.
• Guide and support Safe Plans of Action (SPAs) usage by project personnel.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Plans are developed and adhered to.
• Facilitate pre-commencement coordination meetings to align teams on safety expectations.
• Participate in daily site meetings, offering guidance as needed.
• Provide ongoing support to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.
• Promote Safety First conversations and engage staff in safety initiatives.
• Mentor and coach new team members on health and safety participation.
• Conduct and document weekly site HSE audits.
• Investigate and document incidents, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Liaise with client representatives and attend meetings to address safety concerns.
• Collaborate to review and improve project-specific safety performance.

Skills

Health and safety

Risk assessment

Training mentor

Education

Dip OHS or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital HSE tools

Job description

About Ardmac

Ardmac, headquartered in Dublin, is a leading construction company specializing in delivering high-quality interior and technical solutions across various sectors, including commercial, data centers, and pharmaceuticals. With a strong commitment to safety, innovation, and excellence, Ardmac takes pride in its "Safety First" guiding principles and dedication to creating sustainable and efficient work environments.

Job Purpose

To implement and uphold Ardmac’s health and safety standards, promote best practices, ensure compliance with statutory obligations and industry standards, and support the team in maintaining a safe and productive working environment across all construction projects. This position is located in the Minster region.

Duties and Responsibilities

Task Planning and Implementation

• Verify that subcontractors meet all health and safety prequalification standards before work commencement.
• Review and approve detailed methodologies, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements, for all construction activities.
• Assist project teams in the creation, review, and maintenance of the Construction Phase Plan, Health and Safety Files, and Project Quality Plans.
• Ensure adequate induction and task‑specific training is completed for all site personnel.
• Review statutory plant and equipment training records to ensure compliance.
• Confirm that weekly Toolbox Talks are conducted by site management teams.
• Guide and support the use of task‑specific Safe Plans of Action (SPAs) by all project personnel.
• Ensure Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and Quality Plans are developed and adhered to.

Coordination and Oversight

• Facilitate pre-commencement coordination meetings to align teams on health and safety expectations.
• Actively participate in daily site White Board and coordination meetings, offering guidance as needed.
• Provide ongoing support and recommendations to ensure compliance with safety standards and procedures.

Engagement and Training

• Promote Ardmac’s commitment to safety through meaningful engagement, including Safety First conversations.
• Mentor and coach new team members on effective health and safety participation and practices.
• Conduct and document weekly site health, safety, and environmental (HSE) audits.

Incident Management and Reporting

• Investigate and document incidents and accidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
• Liaise with client representatives and attend meetings to address health and safety concerns.
• Collaborate with site teams to review and improve project-specific safety performance.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (Dip OHS) or equivalent.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and safety best practices in the construction industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital health and safety management tools.

Desirable Experience

• Practical experience in implementing health and safety protocols in construction environments.
• Familiarity with ISO standards, particularly ISO 45001.