Reference ID:
SH&S/MIDROI
Location:
Position based on site within Midlands Region.
Description:
We are currently seeking experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisors to join our team and oversee health and safety practices on our projects in the Midlands region of Ireland. As a Senior Health & Safety Advisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, implementing effective safety protocols, and promoting a culture of safety within the organisation.
As our successful candidate you will be competent in the following areas:
Key Responsibilities
- Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that the project complies with local and national health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments for each project phase
- Implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or injuries
- Safety Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement project-specific health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
- Regularly review and update them to align with evolving regulations and industry standards
- Training and Education: Provide health and safety training to project personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
- Promote awareness of health and safety practices through toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workshops
- Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actions
- Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective measures
- Incident Management: Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and other safety-related events. Analyse root causes, prepare reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences
- Emergency Preparedness: Develop emergency response plans for civil engineering projects, including evacuation procedures, first aid provisions, and communication protocols
- Conduct drills and exercises to test preparedness
- Collaboration and Communication: Liaise with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective communication and coordination of Health&Safety matters
- Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including inspections, incidents, training sessions, and audits
- Prepare regular reports for management and regulatory bodies as required
Qualifications
- Recognised qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NCQR or other recognised equivalent)
- Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines in line with industry best practices, legislative requirements, and company standards
- At least 4 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industry
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are highly desirable
- Extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably within the civil engineering or construction industry
- Solid knowledge of local health and safety regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards
- Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence project teams and stakeholders
- Analytical mindset with the ability to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and propose practical solutions
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
- Proficient in using relevant software applications email, word, excel, power point and tools for documentation and reporting
- Full valid driving licence to be able to get around site
