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 Responsibilities
* Positive 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 Lead
* Conduct 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 Required
* Recognised 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.
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Location
Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
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Department
SHEQ
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Employment Type
Fixed-term
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Minimum Experience
Experienced
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