Safety Manager Belgium

Onsite Safety Manager – Belgium
A leading technical contractor spanning a geographical remit across Ireland, the UK and Europe  and specialising in large scale commercial construction projects with a focus on the pharmaceutical and information technology industries there is a solid pipeline of work ahead. Due to an increase in project workload there is an opportunity for an experienced Safety Manager to lead a Mechanical and Steel package for a large commercial construction site in Belgium. With over ten safety reports this role requires an experienced safety manager. 
As Safety manager you will oversee and manage health and safety protocols for large-scale construction work. The successful candidate will report to the Project Director.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular formal site audits and carry out inspections as directed in the Safety Management system/PSCS.
• Attend Safety Leadership Tours.
• Coaching and mentoring staff in creating a positive safety culture.
• Internal and external stakeholder engagement
• Communicate the findings of the audits to site management and project director and assist in the closure of issues in line with company policy.
• Assessing the EHS function to identify areas for improvement and develop new initiatives.
• Investigating and analyzing incidents and identifying root causes.
• To provide training and information to the workforce using appropriate training aids and media, communicating, and promoting initiatives for accident prevention and greater EHS awareness.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant environmental health & safety legislation.
• Ability to manage, mentor and promote Safety onsite.
• Maintaining management systems in accordance with ISO 45001/14001 and Safe T Cert.
• Represent the company impeccably with client, subcontractors and third parties.

Skills and qualifications:

• Relevant Level 7 EHS qualification essential.
• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Experience working in the Commercial Construction Sector is essential
• Proven team leader experience 
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office required.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in a team environment.

Benefits

• Position is available now
• Excellent company and team culture
• Opportunity to advance skills on a high profile project
• Progressive approach to safety
• Attractive salary package
• Permanent position within the company
• Flights & accommodation

For more information on this exciting opportunity contact Regina Fitzpatrick on 087 214 0636 or email a detailed CV outlining projects and experience to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie. Applicants must have relevant working rights to work in Belgium.