Health and Safety Officer

Health and Safety Officer

OUR CLIENT:

Our client is a very well established large main contractor. They are heavily involved in the construction of Data Centers which they construct turnkey from “first sod” to commissioning and handover. Projects would range from €50 million to €250 million

They currently are seeking a HS officer for a long-term project in Frankfurt

Regular flights, own apartment and living allowance will be provided.

Duties:

• Conducting regular, formal site audits and carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System;
• Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment;
• Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority;
• Delivering Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees or contractors working on site;
• Serving as Client representative at Site meetings;
• Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for client and Sub-Contractors personnel;
• Ensuring sub-contractor safety statement sand required Method statement are available on site and assess sub-contractor statements and method statements, assisting where required;
• Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
• Compiling, updating and communication site Emergency Plans
• Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications, while keeping Group Safety Officer updated;
• Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated;
• Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.

Requirements

• Experience in data centre construction projects is not requitred but main contractor experience is necessary
• Relevant third level degree/ NEBOSH qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
• 4+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Strong communication & computer skills, as well as ability to maintain reporting databases and associated documentation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.

The salary, overall package and bonuses on offer for this role will be commensurate both with current market conditions and the experience of the candidate.

To apply for this role you can forward your CV through this jobs board or reach out to your recruiter Kevin Clair from KCM recruitment on Linkedin or call Kevin on 00353872790484.

Your recruiter has 20 years of recruitment experience and is conscious of the importance of confidentiality in this industry.

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.