ABOUT THE LAND DEVELOPMENT AGENCYThe Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bnThe LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and has a direct delivery pipeline in excess of 19,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with private sector on an initiative called 'Project Tosaigh', which will yield a further 5,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Digital Hub in Dublin and Sandy Road in Galway.The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, can do culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 250 people and is growing rapidly.Role SummaryReporting to the Safety Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager in our Delivery Department, the role of the Health and Safety Officer is to assist in ensuring compliance with all safety, health and welfare at work legislation and to foster a culture of health and safety across the Agency and its operating locations. The Health and Safety Officer will assist in the continual development of safety, health and welfare at work policies and procedures, drive continuous improvement and maintain the LDA's commitment to a safe working environment at all times. The role will involve travel to LDA construction projects, where the successful candidate will undertake site inspections/audits, reporting findings to the Contractor / Project Supervisor (PSCS) and track close out of identified actions.Key Responsibilities:Promote safe working practices and the implementation of LDA company policy and procedures across all projects and offices.Assist in developing and implementing guidelines, processes, and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards, within health & safety and environmental legislation.Ensuring client responsibilities under relevant legislative Acts are implemented across all projects and within the office.Carry out regular site audits on LDA projects and report findings to relevant personnel.Review contractor project safety and health plans against legislative requirements and LDA standards.Monitor the adequacy and timely close out of incident reporting and inspections.Regularly review Contractors Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statements ensuring they meet the required standards.Champion a culture of safety, health and environmental awareness and ensure issues are considered, discussed and addressed as required at project review meetings.Assist with incident investigations, identification of root cause and ensure that corrective actions are implemented without delay.Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements and in collaboration with relevant colleagues, ensure all mandatory training is defined, reviewed, recorded and delivered on time.Key Requirements:Hold a relevant 3rd level degree qualification in Health & Safety.2-5 years' experience in a similar position.Experience with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental standards and management systems.Excellent knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Welfare legislation, and regulations.Have a positive attitude with a passion to succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability.Be conscientious, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask.Ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.Person SpecificationExcellent relationship management skills (both internal and external).Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to foster positive working relationships and work collaboratively with internal colleagues (multi-disciplinary), third party experts and external stakeholders.Solutions and results focused.Excellent attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.Ability to work well within a team environment. Must have own car and full, clean driving licenseTo Apply:The closing date for applications is 12th January The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavour to provide reasonable accommodation where requested.