Supporting the SHEQ Department and operating in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, the H&S Officer will play a key role in the advancement of the company's SHEQ management system across all company operations. The H&S Officer will be responsible for the promotion of a positive, sector leading safety culture and help drive an ethos of continuous improvement. Commercially aware, the H&S Officer will have a good understanding of how an effective SHEQ management system contributes to the overall success of the business.Role ResponsibilitiesPositive engagement with staff across all levels of the company, supply chain partners and stakeholders, promoting an effective H&S management system and a culture of continuous improvement.Engage with external organisations including enforcing authorities and client representatives.Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety matter, including statutory training and reporting.Assist with the review and further development of SHEQ documentation including Construction Phase H&S Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, permit procedures, temporary works and statutory documentation.Assist with the review, further development and implementation of SHEQ policies, procedures and initiatives.Provide training, coaching and support to staff on Health and Safety policies, procedures, best practice and legal requirements, ensuring fairness and consistency.Investigate and address SHEQ issues and incidents in a thorough, impartial and professional manner with the objective of establishing facts and learning outcomes so that key points may be shared with relevant personnel for the betterment of overall EHS performance.Escalate relevant issues and incidents to SHEQ LeadConduct periodic site safety inspections and audits, developing action plans and ensuring those action plans are seen through to completion within the required timeframe.Assist with the administration, and maintenance of up to date and accurate Health and Safety/ Training electronic records and manual files.Prepare and deliver structured training and shorter updates across all levels of the company.Identify, analyse, understand and report on trends which effect the management of company SHEQ policies and procedures.Keep up to date with relevant H&S Legislation, Industry Codes of Practice and wider industry development.Assist with maintaining relevant 3rd party accreditations and gaining compliance with new standards according to business objectives.Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.Knowledge, Skills & Experience RequiredRecognised safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH.2-3 years' experience in a similar role, within the construction industry.Good knowledge of construction activities and processes.Excellent interpersonal skills.IT literate – proficient in MS Excel and Word.Highly developed organisational and time management skills.Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and site staff.Confidential in all matters.
Location
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Department
SHEQ
Employment Type
Fixed-term
Minimum Experience
Experienced