Senior HSQE Advisor

Glanua; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee counselling via EAP

Job summary

Glanua is seeking a Senior HSQE Advisor to support the implementation of our HSQE System across Leinster sites and to work closely with site teams to deliver projects safely while effectively managing on-site risks.

The role involves enforcing Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, leading investigations, reviewing safety documentation, and helping develop Site Construction Stage plans. This is a 12-month contract with a strong safety-focused team.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 or higher qualification in Health and Safety.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar HSQE role.
• Safe Pass, Manual Handling and First Aid training are necessary.
• Experience with Civils, M&E and Temporary works is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and best practices.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team to ensure safe delivery of projects and a one-team culture.
• Ensure on-site adherence to Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards and procedures.
• Instil a positive HSQE culture within the team.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation and changes.
• Provide on-site HSQE presence during construction and operations and monitor controls.
• Develop Site Construction Stage plans with project teams and monitor implementation.
• Ensure duties of PD, PC and Contractor are carried out by the company.
• Maintain HSQE reporting, analyze hazards and feedback actions.
• Conduct accident/incident investigations with timely recommendations.
• Review safety documentation from Clients and Subcontractors; ensure subcontractors are informed.

Skills

Safety leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

MS Office

Driving licence

Safety legislation knowledge

Influence change

Education

Level 7+ Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Senior HSQE Advisor | 12 month contract.

Covering Leinster sites

The Role:

Working for Glanua is exciting, challenging and incredibly rewarding. As a Senior HSQE Advisor, you will support the implementation of our HSQE System and work closely with our site teams to ensure our projects are delivered safely and ensure risks are appropriately managed on site.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team in the safe delivery of our projects, embracing the ethos of a “one team” culture.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards, policies, and procedures are always adhered to on-site.
• Instil a positive Health and Safety culture within the team in their thinking and actions.
• Ensure compliance with current Environmental, Health and Safety legislation and maintain awareness of legislative changes and industry standards.
• Provide onsite HSQE presence during construction and operations to ensure HSQE controls, mitigation measures are implemented, maintained and performance monitored
• Help senior advisors to develop Site Construction Stage plans, traffic management, waste management, etc. with the project team and monitor their implementation.
• Ensure the Company carries out the duties of PD, PC and Contractor.
• Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting requirements are complied with.
• Monitor and report on the collection, recording, analysis, implementation of actions taken and feedback provided to the hazards identified during the weekly inspection/audits through our online management system
• Conduct accident/incident investigations in a timely manner with the support of the project team, making recommendations to management in respect of these.
• Obtaining and reviewing safety documentation from Clients, Suppliers and Subcontractors;
• Ensuring that subcontractors are made aware of the Company’s Plan and the requirement for project specific safety statements before appointment
• Reviewing, revising and updating the Plan in the light of subcontractors’ information, the progress of work, the receipt of new design information and the occurrence of incidents or accidents.
• Implementing the Plan and monitoring the compliance of Company personnel and subcontractors against the Plan
• Brings any safety, health or welfare issues to the attention of the Contract Manager, Site Agent/foreman for action prior to leaving site.
• Advises site management of the suitability and adequacy of safety and health provisions, safe working methods, safety of equipment and the validity of test certificates.
• The Safety Officer will be responsible for the maintenance of all site safety documentation in conjunction with the site team.
• Plans and holds safety inductions and briefings of Company and subcontractors’ personnel as detailed in the Safety and Health Plan for each project.
• Carrying out Site Inspections and generating reports;
• Liaising with external parties relating to HSQE;
• Ensure ISO (9001, 45001, 14001) compliance
• Assess the training needs of employees, ensure that employees training requirements are identified prior to new projects commencing and bring training requirements to the attention of the HSQE Manager.
• Other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

The main knowledge, skills and experience required of the HSQE are outlined as follows:

• Minimum of a Level 7 or higher qualification in Health and Safety
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a similar role
• Safe Pass, Manual Handling, First Aid training are necessary for this role.
• Experience with Civils, M&E and Temporary works would be an advantage.
• Lifting experience and confined space are an advantage.
• Extensive working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Legislation, Regulations and Best Practice requirements.
• Strong and proven ability to influence change and be a champion of best practice
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint), and a general competence in using new technologies (Mobile Apps etc)
• Full Driving License.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to join an ambitious and growing organization.
• Monday to Friday working week finishing early on Fridays.
• 22 days annual leave plus 10 bank holidays.
• Access to EAP – 24/7 365 days confidential employee counselling service, free for employees and their families

About Glanua

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We are a trusted provider to the municipal and industrial sector where our clients include Ireland and the UK’s largest water utilities, Uisce Éireann (formally Irish Water), Thames Water, Yorkshire Water and Affinity Water.

Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking.

We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential. We champion our core values and uphold the highest standards of Safety and Well-being, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Courage, Agility, Accountability, Diversity and Inclusion in everything we do.

We have a talented team of 600 people across Ireland and the UK and are rapidly expanding our workforce across several disciplines to meet our ambitious growth plans At Glanua, we believe that people are the core of the business. We know that to build successful creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver new innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential.