Health & Safety Advisors (Junior & Senior) required to join Ireland's leading Civil Engineering Contractors working on projects in Dublin City Area.
Role:
* Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that the project complies with local and national health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices.
* Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments for each project phase. Implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or injuries.
* Safety Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement project-specific health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. Regularly review and update them to align with evolving regulations and industry standards.
* Training and Education: Provide health and safety training to project personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Promote awareness of health and safety practices through toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workshops.
* Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actions. Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective measures.
* Incident Management: Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and other safety-related events. Analyse root causes, prepare reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.
* Emergency Preparedness: Develop emergency response plans for civil engineering projects, including evacuation procedures, first aid provisions, and communication protocols. Conduct drills and exercises to test preparedness.
* Collaboration and Communication: Liaise with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective communication and coordination of health and safety matters.
* Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including inspections, incidents, training sessions, and audits. Prepare regular reports for management and regulatory bodies as required.
Requirements:
* Recognised qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NCQR or other recognised equivalent).
* At least 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industry.
* Professional certifications such as NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are highly desirable.
* Extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably within the civil engineering or construction industry.
* Solid knowledge of local health and safety regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards.
* Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence project teams and stakeholders.
* Analytical mindset with the ability to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and propose practical solutions.
* Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety.
* Proficient in using relevant software applications (email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and tools for documentation and reporting.
* Full valid driving licence to be able to get around site.
Salary:
* Salary €50k - €70k DOE.
* Benefits package.
If you are a Health & Safety Advisor considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants' CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.
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