Job Title: Project Health and Safety Officer / Advisor
Company: Vardis Construction
Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager and Project Manager.
Main Purpose: Implementing the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) health and safety management system, policies and procedures within our project.
Key Tasks: The following reflect the main tasks associated with this position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.
* Work as part of our construction team focusing on health & safety within our project.
* Advise the project management team and contractors regarding the enforcement & observance of the statutory and project health & safety requirements, including codes of practice and relevant standards.
* Exercise a general supervision of the observance & compliance with the statutory and project health & safety requirements, and to promote safe conduct and a safe workplace.
* Ensure the company H&S procedures are being fully implemented throughout the Project.
* Assist the project team in the practical implementation of the Health and Safety Management Systems.
* Initiate the disciplinary procedures for breaches of the statutory and project health & safety rules.
* Ensure breaches of health & safety, rules or regulations are reported to the H&S manager.
* Undertake weekly H&S audits.
* Engage with the project management team and contractors to ensure corrective action are initiated and carried out in a timely manner within a given timescales.
* Report all accidents and dangerous occurrences to the H&S Manager, undertake investigations, issue reports, initiate corrective actions identified in the reports and maintain records.
* Preparation of project metrics in relation to accidents & incidents, health & safety audits and the maintenance of the project accident/incident database.
* Review and maintenance of staff health and safety training & qualifications to ensure compliance with legislation. Identify gaps in staff training requirements and action accordingly.
* Deliver weekly toolbox talks to Vardis staff and ensure contractors conduct weekly toolbox talks to an acceptable standard.
* Ensure Vardis staff & employees carry out their roles in compliance with the health & safety policies, procedures, and legislation. Where gaps are identified, provide advise/assistance to resolve issues.
* Attend and if necessary, Chair health and safety meetings and reviews.
* Undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.
* Co-operate with our appointed PSDP in the development, planning and organisation of the Vardis PSCS Health & Safety Management System with regard to project buildability and legislative requirements.
* To manage, implement, develop, and improve the Vardis PSCS Health & Safety Management System.
Key Relationships:
* Maintain a good working relationships and communications with the PSDP, Health & Safety Manager and the site Health & Safety Administrator.
* Maintain an open relationship with the project management team allowing for reporting of health and safety issues / information in an efficient manner.
* Maintain good relationships with other Vardis/Marlet departments, as appropriate, for the effective delivery of project health & safety.
Key Skills:
* Preferably a; Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, or Certificate in Managing the PSCS Role, or Certificate in Managing safely in Construction, or similar.
* Experience working in the construction industry for a tier one / two contractor preferred.
* Experience of managing the PSCS role in construction projects preferred.
* Able to manage construction project health & safety using own initiative, within the Health and Safety Management Systems.
* Good working knowledge of construction health & safety best practices and legislative compliance.
* Ability to; identify hazards and effective control measures, to produce method statements reflecting actual work practices, and to ensure compliance in their execution.
* Ability to produce concise health and safety reports.
* Excellent administration skills and understanding the importance of good record keeping to the health and safety function.
Key Attributes:
* Adaptability – Maintain effectiveness in a variety of roles and job tasks.
* Compliance – Adhere to company policy and procedures and seeks approval to implement changes.
* Integrity – Maintain social, organisational, and ethical norms in job related activities.
* Understand – The need for control over contractors, activities, and processes.
* Organising & Planning – Prioritise workload and work independently.
* Communication – Effective written and oral communication at all levels.
* Influence – Events rather than passively accepting actions.
* Critical Thinking – Draw inferences from facts and propose advantageous courses of action.
* Persuasiveness – Clear presentation of the ideas & facts to sway others and gain agreement or acceptance of changes.
* High Work Standard – for oneself and others within Vardis projects.
* Resilience – Maintain effectiveness in situations of disappointment or rejection.
Working at Vardis
Vardis prides itself on its people; a first-class professional team who strive to deliver exemplary residential and commercial developments. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic fast paced environment.
* Access to the companies benefit schemes including contributory pension, health care and other benefits.
* Training, personnel development and professional memberships will be encouraged and provided for.
Apply for this role
To express interest in this position, please submit the below form with your information and an up-to-date CV in PDF format.
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