Health & Safety Advisor
Location:
Site Based – European projects
Employment Type:
Full-time, Permanent
About Crown
Crown is Europe's most trusted full building envelope contractor.
We deliver high-quality roofing, cladding, and façade projects across Ireland, the UK, and Europe for leading technology, life sciences, critical infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing clients.
The
Health & Safety Advisor
will ensure all company policies, processes, and health and safety legislation are adhered to across all sites. This role is fully
site-based
on projects throughout Europe.
Role Summary
The Health & Safety Advisor will work closely with site and management personnel to maintain and improve health and safety standards, promote a proactive safety culture, and ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.
The role includes auditing, training, risk assessment, and oversight of plant, equipment, and personal protective equipment (PPE) across multiple sites.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and conduct
audits, toolbox talks, and training activities
.
* Maintain and implement an internal
Safety Management System
.
* Ensure compliance with, and continuous improvement of,
Safe-T-Cert accreditation
.
* Support employee
wellness and mental health initiatives
.
* Manage all
CRL plant & equipment
, ensuring certification is up to date and registers are maintained.
* Monitor legislative updates and ensure timely application of changes.
* Present
health and safety progress updates
to Company Directors during site audits.
* Conduct regular
Health & Safety audits
across sites.
* Manage
PPE distribution and records
, ensuring all sites and personnel are appropriately equipped.
* Review and update
Risk Assessments and Safe Operating Procedures
regularly.
* Complete
Safety Induction Training
for all employees and subcontractors, maintaining documentary evidence.
* Investigate, record, and report
accidents, incidents, and near-misses
, implementing corrective actions promptly.
* Identify ongoing or new
training requirements
, recommending additional health and safety training where necessary.
* Champion positive
safety behaviours and culture
among site operatives, foremen, managers, and subcontractors.
* Manage CRL yard/stores area, ensuring it is
safe, tidy, and organised
, delegating tasks to the CRL Stores Manager as required.
* Attend regular
Health & Safety meetings
and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Person Specification
* Level 7
Degree in Occupational Health and Safety
.
* Minimum
5 years' experience
in health and safety, preferably in the construction sector.
* Strong
communication skills
and ability to influence and engage site personnel.
* Proficiency in IT, including
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
; Microsoft Project is advantageous.
* Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
* Strong
team player
with proactive approach to safety leadership.
* Full, current
driving licence
.
* Applicants must be current Irish or European passport holders.
Benefits
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee assistance programme
* Private medical insurance
Crown is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.