Health and Safety Advisor Top 5 main Irish building contractor. Excellent opportunity for career growth and development. A prestigious project based in Leinster. Health and Safety Advisor required for a leading main Irish building contractor based in the Leinster area on various projects. The Health and Safety Advisor will be responsible for developing and maintaining safety procedures, preparing method statements, conducting risk assessments, and carrying out site inspections and corrective measures.
This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a growing organisation and the successful candidate will receive an excellent remuneration package and a clear scope for career progression throughout the organisation.
Duties and responsibilities: Assist in developing, monitoring, implementing, and auditing health and safety procedures and policies for the business. Coordinate the Health and Safety committee for all sites and ensure regular weekly and monthly meetings. Update and maintain Health and Safety policies and procedures and the organisation's safety statement in compliance with regulatory requirements. Improve Health and Safety culture through training and awareness. Represent the company during outside agency audits/inspections and liaise as required with the health and safety authority. Keep record of incidents and accidents and produce statistics for senior management. Keep up to date on new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety Authority legislation and any development affecting the industry. Complete safety induction training for all new employees and subcontractors and maintain documentary evidence of same. Identify new and ongoing safety-related training requirements, ensuring all mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time. Review subcontractor safety statements and safety compliance. Necessary skills and requirements: Third Level education in Health and Safety or related discipline is required. A minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role. Qualification in manual handling instruction would be an advantage. Experience in leading and carrying out Risk Assessments. Previous knowledge of OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 systems. Ability to deliver training modules to all levels of the organisation, including first aid, manual handling, and fire warden training. Highly motivated and meticulous in attention to professional standards. Ability to work in a team environment and engage, motivate, and work with people. Excellent organisational and coordination skills. Good communication skills. Knowledgeable in Excel, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Windows Operating System.
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