Description:
A leading Civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer/ Advisor to join a multi-disciplinary civil engineering and utilities contractor in Kildare. As a Health and safety Officer/Advisor you are required to have a good knowledge and understanding of civil engineering and utility operations including a good knowledge of underground electrical networks. The successful candidate will be working on a wide variety of projects such as Commercial, Roads, Substations etc..
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:
- Level 7/Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety preferred
- At least 2-3 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
- Proficient in using relevant software applications email, Word, Excel, Power Point and tools for documentation and reporting
- Full valid driving licence to be able to get around site