Safety Advisor – East Cork

Safety Advisor – Residential Construction- East Cork
An expert contractor in residential and commercial construction and fit out works has an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor in East Cork for a large residential site. Reporting to the HSE Manager you will be instrumental with assisting with safety advice and training across projects.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the operational team and support the development and monitoring of safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are adequately planned and executed.
• Auditing and Reporting. Ensuring Projects are audited; H&S indices are tracked, and non-conformances are addressed.
• Lead and influence safety culture across the project.
• Support and engage the workforce in the identification of occupational health safety and environmental risk and coach them in risk mitigation.
• Promote and reinforce positive attitudes and behaviours amongst the workforces.
• Ensure projects operate in compliance with all statutory requirements and best practice.
• Highlight and Advise on Health and safety related issues from pre construction to completion of all associated project works.
• Attend Start Up meetings with site teams and be an active participant.
• Advise & assist site management in drafting and communicating of company policies and procedures
• Support the development and delivery of the project induction and other communications to the workforce.
• Provide advice, guidance, and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including subcontractors where appropriate).
• Support coordinate and lead (as necessary) the investigation of incidents to ensure effective learning outcomes and timely closure of actions.

Skills & Qualifications

• Third level qualification in H&S or a related discipline.
• Experience working on commercial/construction projects.
• Conscientious, highly focused and detail oriented.
• Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits & Next Steps:

• Start from beginning of project
• Residential construction/refurbishment project experience
• Collaborative team working environment
• Career progression and development supported
• Competitive salary package

For more information on this unique opportunity contact Regina Fitzpatrick on 087 214 0636 or email your CV in Word format to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie. Only local applicants will be considered.