Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Ayrton Group have an immediate requirement for a Senior Health and Safety Officer working across a number of sites with a construction contractor in the Dublin region.

This is an initial 6 month contract role with the potential for further extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Implementation and management of Safety Management System on-site.
• Management of all Health and Safety employees.
• Overseeing all subcontractors on-site.
• Conducting regular site audits/inspections to ensure Health and Safety compliance to Company and Client procedures/rules.
• Coordination of weekly Health and Safety meetings.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation.
• Assisting in the initiation and organization of Health and Safety training of employees and executives.
• Inspecting premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
• Managing, developing, and maintaining incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes, and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences.
• Preparing reports on occurrences and providing statistical information to upper management.
• Weekly/monthly reporting to client and site management.

Key Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years' work experience in Health and Safety preferred.
• Minimum of a recognised Diploma in Health and Safety.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling required.
• Experience in Construction is required.
• Experience with groundworks and demolition would be beneficial.
• Confidence to lead and manage a team.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.