Reporting to the General Manager, the main function of this role is to support the Management Team in all aspects of Health and Safety along with assisting in the development and maintenance of a World Class Safety Culture within the organization.

An enthusiastic and ambitious professional looking to take the next step in their career, through strong leadership and communication skills, the successful candidate will develop and foster a proactive, customer centric and forward focused culture in the team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Develop, maintain and protect health and safety standards in accordance with current health and safety legislation along with international standards such as ISO 45001.

· Use knowledge and skills to promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.

· Responsible for ensuring that employers and employees comply with safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to.

· Plan, implement, monitor and review protective and preventative safety measures.

· Carry out risk assessments, identifying potential hazards and consider how risks could be reduced.

· Outline safe operational procedures which identify and consider all relevant hazards.

· Carry out regular site inspections to check policies and procedures are being properly implemented.

· Ensure working practices are safe and comply with legislation.

· Prepare health and safety strategies and develop internal policy.

· Lead in-house training with managers and employees about health and safety issues and risks.

· Keep records of inspection findings and produce reports that suggest improvements.

· Investigate customer and employee accidents and incidents to full conclusion.

· Advise on, and assist with, company employee return to work process subsequent to an accident/illness resulting in personal injury.

· Record incidents and accidents and produce statistics for managers.

· Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all. Health and Safety Authority (HSA) legislation and any developments that affect the employer’s industry.

· Liaise with company clients and maintain a working knowledge of their Health & Safety policies and procedures.

· Produce management reports, newsletters and bulletins.

· Ensure that construction/refurbishment/contract transition projects, including implementation of new equipment and processes are planned, directed and monitored from a safety perspective.

· Advise on a range of specialist areas, appropriate to the Construction Industry.

· Advise on insurance and legal claims and assist to completion/closure.

· Multi interdepartmental liaison on safety.

The above contains the main outline of duties. However, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which may not fall within the remit of the above list of main duties. Employees are required to respond with a flexible approach when ad hoc tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description. Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee’s job, the Job Description will be amended to reflect this.

JOBHOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

· 3rd Level Qualification in Occupational H&S. NEBOSH Certificate minimum.

· Minimum 2 years’ experience in Management of H&S.

· Experience of the construction industry would be a distinct advantage.

· Knowledge and experience working with ISO Management Systems a distinct advantage

Key Skills

· Excellent leadership and communications skills

· Ability to influence with indirect or no authority

· Ability to work with colleagues at all levels, both within and outside the organization

· Problem-solving skills – with an attention to detail, the ability to identify, address and resolve problems in a timely manner

· Excellent organizational and IT skills