About the position
Our client, a long-established building and civil engineering company located in Carlow, Ireland, seeks to employ a skilled Health and Safety Advisor to join their team, and aid in the streamlining of safety measures and promote EHS culture throughout.
Please note that this role is strictly for candidates looking to immigrate to Ireland and is a permanent position, not a contract.
KEY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE:
- You must have completed a tertiary qualification in Health and Safety or similar, as well as knowledge of the Construction sector and at least 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar HSE role
- You must have demonstrated ability to influence change and head-up only the best HSE practices, as well as excellent communication skills and attention to detail - knowledge of MS Office and new technology is advantageous
- You will be responsible for the lead and promotion of a positive environment and culture across the site, ensuring that all site personnel work in a safe environment
- You will be in charge of all Safety Plans and as such, you will develop and implement safety plans in accordance with client requirements to ensure a safe place of operation
- You must be willing to collaborate with contractors to ensure the implementation of Safe System of Works, attend site project meetings to discuss EHS issues and plans, and ensure that all EHS documentation is in place and up to date
- You will lead in preparing safety reports, detailing accidents, incidents, and safety issues, and you will also conduct and participate in the auditing process to assure compliance with EHS requirements and report on findings
- You will proactively work with operational teams to ensure that EHS is considered at all stages of the construction process, and relevant control measures are identified, and this includes monitoring and measuring EHS objectives and targets in alignment with defined metrics.
- You must ensure compliance with client requirements, legislation, and best practices in the construction sector, maintain a professional image for the company in all interactions with the public and stakeholders.
- You must also be prepared to perform other ad hoc duties that the company may require from time to time
- You must have a valid driver's licence, own car and a clear criminal and credit record
Due to the exceptionally high volume of applications, we are unable to correspond with each applicant personally, therefore only relevant and suitable candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive any correspondence from our company within 30 days, we regret your application has been unsuccessful.
Should you meet the criteria and wish to apply, kindly forward your CV, salary package details and notice period
Desired Skills:
- Health & Safety
- Safety management system
- Environmental Management Systems
- HSE Management Systems
- Incident Investigation
- Accident Investigation
- Environmental Compliance
- SHEQ Management
Desired Work Experience:
Desired Qualification Level:
