Safety Advisor – Dublin

Safety Advisor Dublin – Electrical & Mechanical Building Services
A well known Building Services Business in Ireland has an opportunity for a Safety Advisor. This full time, permanent role would be ideally suited to an individual with a construction or trade background. As a member of the QEHS Department, you will play a critical role in ensuring the health and safety of employees, protecting the environment, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. You will be a point of contact within the QEHS department and strive to foster a culture that radiates positivity, inclusivity, and continual growth for all.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• You will lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to promote a culture of safety and sustainability
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior management and following up as required to ensure that actions are dealt with in the specified timeframe
• Develop comprehensive guidelines, processes, and documentation to ensure the company’s compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation
• Implement and enforce required standards to safeguard the well-being of employees and protect the environment
• Prepare and meticulously inspect Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as well as Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) documentation to identify potential hazards and ensure safe work practices
• Conduct thorough administrative and site audits to verify adherence to contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and EHS standards
• Monitor compliance among specialist subcontractors, agency personnel, and direct employees to maintain a safe working environment
• Foster relationships and maintain a positive proactive presence on-site to ensure strict compliance with EHS guidelines and regulations
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive accident investigations, ensuring thorough and timely reporting of incidents, utilising root cause analysis techniques to identify the underlying causes of accidents and near-misses. Implement practical and realistic corrective and preventive measures to enhance EHS performance
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive measures to mitigate the risk of future incidents
• Ensure the company’s continued compliance with all relevant regulatory standards, including ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Stay updated on changes in regulations and standards and adapt company practices accordingly
• Effectively manage and maintain employee training records in collaboration with the Training Department to ensure that all employees receive appropriate EHS training
• Utilise company platforms to ensure compliance with company requirements
• Prepare EHS reports for SMT and present reports where required, including monthly project KPI’s
• Act as point of contact for the Head of EHS when required
• Perform any other duties as necessary to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the business, as directed by company leadership

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE:

• Diploma to NFQ Level 8 in Occupational Health & Safety or alternatively a certificate to NFQ Level 6 in Environmental Management
• Experience in a fast-paced commercial environment. Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and CSA preferably
• Internal/Lead system Auditing including Integrated Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001) would be highly desirable
• Up to date with Legislation, Standards, Guidance, Advice and Compliance
• Experience with the Construction Regulations and CDM roles, with experience working with sub-contractors
• Conscientious with a high attention to detail and an ability to multitask
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluent English
• Ability to work well within strict deadlines.
• Ability to be able to prepare Audits and EHS reports, to a high standard
• Proactive in identifying positive and negative acts, ability to follow through with realistic corrective and preventive actions
• Ability to lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis

BENEFITS & NEXT STEPS:

• Permanent position with solid future in the business
• Training & development opportunities
• Attractive salary package
• Established safety team with collaborative culture

For further information on this unique opportunity contact Regina Fitzpatrick on 087 214 0636 or email your CV in Word format to regina.fitzpatrick@dbearch.ie. Applicants must have full working rights to apply and ideally reside in Dublin.