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Director role?
Choice of office locations in Galway or Dublin.
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GROUP EHS MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION BUILDING CONTRACTOR - IRELAND
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is a main buildings contractor working on a wide variety of
nationwide projects in the commercial, healthcare and educational
sectors.
They are seeking to appoint a Group EHS Manager to oversee the company
SHEQ operations.
The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the
highest standards of safety, health, environmental and quality are
maintained across the Company and will be responsible for implementing
and overseeing all aspects of safety, health, environmental and
quality policies, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance
with legal requirements and Company standards.
This role requires a proactive approach to risk management and a
commitment to creating a safe working environment for all employees
and subcontractors.
Lead the charge on maintaining the Company’s high Safety, Health,
Environmental and Quality standards, and ensure ongoing development
and implementation of improved EHSQ practices, policies and procedure.
Remain abreast of new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of
all applicable legislation.
Actively participate in the promotion of health-related risks and
on-site training.
Promote employee awareness/training for EHSQ and a proactive EHSQ
approach/attitude among all employees.
Prepare and update all Company Health and Safety procedures, policies,
safety statements
Ensure all staff are made aware of all Company policies and
procedures.
Distribute all Company related Health and Safety procedures and
policies.
Prepare training plans, procure and arrange Health and Safety training
for all staff.
Manage safety officers and allocate to live sites.
Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety legislation on
site.
Carry out accident and incident investigations, as necessary.
Responsible for the preparation of all accident and incident reports.
Maintain and update accident and incident statistics.
Liaise with Company insurance providers regarding any claims,
including but not limited to personal injury claims.
Prepare Health and Safety plans for all projects.
Liaise with statutory bodies (including but not limited to the Health
and Safety Authority) in relation to health, safety and environmental
matters.
Implement and audit of ISO *:**Apply on the
website** and OHSAS *: *
standards.
Maintain and implement “SafeTcert” accreditation.
Carry out site safety audits and inspections.
Provide assistance and guidance to employed safety officers.
Ensure the Company’s s activities are addressed in all Health and
Safety documents and procedures.
Address any safety non conformances and continually propose
improvements to standards.
Report to senior management on any safety related issues .
Order and maintain a stock of safety supplies.
Liaise with and assist the marketing department in promoting safety
via various social media outlets.
Assist with tenders, pre-qualifications etc.
Prepare presentations for tendering processes and potential client
meetings.
Managing safety campaigns i.e Safety Week.
Chair regular Safety Meetings with the safety team.
REQUIREMENTS
BSc in Health and Safety/Higher Diploma SHWW/ Diploma SHWW.
5+ years’ experience working with main contractors and have an in
depth knowledge of Irish H&S legislation.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, Excel and
PowerPoint.
Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
PACKAGE
Competitive Salary Package - negotiable based on experience and
qualifications
Choice of office locations Galway or Dublin
Hybrid working option with some travel to sites required.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment: Negotiable
Category: Construction
