Health and Safety Advisor

Our client is a very well-established Tier One Main Contractor, involved in numerous projects nationwide.

Projects are generally heavy industrial/commercial located generally the Midlands, Dublin and North Leinster.

The package will be competitive and in line with market trends and the range indicated in this advertisement is negotiable.

The role would suit a QS based in the Midlands/East Connaught, Dublin, Kildare or Southern Ulster.

On top of salary, you will receive Mileage, health insurance, car allowance, above average holiday entitlement, overnight accommodation is required and other benefits. You will report to a company H&S Director.

Best to contact the recruiter Kevin Clair by sending your CV through this website or calling kevin on 00353872790484 opr email kevin@kcmrecruitment.ie

Key Duties
• Implement the company's health, safety, and environmental policy, procedures and management systems.
• Advise & assist site management in drafting and communicating method statements, Safe Plans of Action and Toolbox Talks.
• Provide advice, guidance and instruction in all health & safety matters to management, EHS, safety representatives and employees (including sub-contractors where appropriate).
• Deliver Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or sub-contractors working on site.
• Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management. Strict follow-up is required to ensure that actions are dealt with immediately.
• Ensure that all accidents are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given to the Directors, Health & Safety Authority and Insurers as required.
• Promote the Company mission of being a healthy and incident and injury free workplace.
• Involved in the development and delivery of Safety training as required.
• Liaise with clients, consultants & various regulatory bodies on all EHS aspects for day-to-day operations on site where required.
• Compile Construction Plans, Safety Statements, RAMS etc.

Skills / Experience required for the role:

• Minimum Diploma in Health and Safety Management or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years previous experience working within a fast-paced construction industry environment with a main contractor/ PSCS.
• Hold a full, clean driving license.
• Excellent IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office including strong excel and power point skills.
• Excellent communication skills / Team player with hands on approach to resolving issues.

Your recruiter has 20 years’ experience in construction recruitment.

ABOUT KCM
Established in 2004, KCM is owned and managed by construction professionals who recruit solely in the construction sector both in Ireland and internationally. We offer 100% confidentiality to candidates and specialise in finding roles within the construction industry for candidates who are returning from oversees or professionals who are looking at new opportunities in the domestic market.