Health & Safety Advisor

Our Client, an NI based, leading Building Main Contractor, are currently looking to employ an experienced and ambitious Health & Safety Advisor on site in Dublin 1. Restoration project valued €40million + Good competitive packages available for the right candidates €65 75k The Health & Safety Advisor reports directly to the SHEQ Director and will liaise with the Project Manager and site team and is responsible for advising on overall compliance in matters of Health & Safety on site in accordance with Company policy and relevant statutory provisions. The Health & Safety Advisor must lead by example and serve as a role model in mobilising the team and ensuring the highest standards of health & safety are adopted throughout. Principle 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; Managing and making recommendations for Personal Protection Equipment required for the Clients Employees; Assisting Site Management in compiling cost records and forecasts for all issues associated with Health & Safety including, but not limited to, contra charges, training, purchases, etc; Organising and chairing the Safety Meetings for the clientand Sub-Contractors personnel; Ensuring sub-contractor safety statements and required Method statements 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 the SHEQ Director and Site Manager 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. Skills / Qualifications Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential (NEBOSH / IOSH) With 3+ years experience in the construction industry, ideally working for a main contractor. Previous experience managing safety on a similar project. Excellent communication, leadership, training and presentation skills. INDNI Skills : NEBOSH Health & Safety Restoration