Safety Advisor

PE Global is recruiting for a Safety Advisor on behalf of our utilities client in County Dublin. This is an initial 12-month contract, onsite role.

Position Description

The role will support on a large capital project in Dublin working closely with the safety and engineering specialists driving safety performance on behalf of the Client. The role will require building good working relationships with the team as well as the Contractor on the project

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with project management staff & contractors to ensure EMP & Generation and Trading Safety requirements are implemented in full
• Supports project development teams with advice and assistance on safety and health issues.
• Carry out safety assurance audits on contractors to ensure that Legislative and standards are being fully implemented on site
• Promoting a culture of safety awareness with project management staff and contractors working on EMP projects
• Participate and lead incident and near miss investigations on projects
• Develop and run safety learning forums for internal project management teams and externally with contractors
• Review of contractor safety documentation and procedures

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Minimum of 10 years Health & Safety experience within the construction industry on large scale projects
• Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work on one's own initiative

Desirable

• Experience and Knowledge of working on utility type projects in the electricity market
• Experience supporting project teams on the development and construction of large-scale generation projects

Qualifications

Essential

• Level 7 Qualification in health and safety.

Desirable

• Level 8 Qualification in health & safety
• Engineering or project management experience