About The Role
The HSE Manager will be a core member of the Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & project teams that implements the HSE strategy, monitors the performance of the projects to meet the company ambitions. They will be key in providing support and advice to operational teams.
Key Role Deliverables:
- Establish and provide leadership and management in best practice HSE matters
- Advise and support Managers and Supervisors to discharge their responsibilities for the HSE of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by Legislation and Company Processes.
- Ensure HSE controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required.
- Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Construction Plans. Manage & provide support to Project teams in the development Plans.
- Carry out regular inspections/audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Processes and the relevant Statutory Provisions.
- Carry out site inductions and other training as required.
- Lead & partake in accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company process and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.
- Manage, collate & review Business / Project HSE statistics in a timely manner and submit to the HSE Department for reporting purposes. Review HSE statistics to identify trends.
- Develop and implement HSE campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with Management.
- Manage and produce processes and associated documentation and check compliance.
- Identify significant HSE issues for projects and help set-up projects to include appropriate controls.
- Manage and identify any HSE consents/ permits or exemptions that are required and ensure they are obtained in line with all relevant records which are to be maintained.
- Support in the delivery of the Group Audit Programme & undertake internal and external audits as required.
- Providing input and review of pre-qualification, tender and HSE award submissions
- Stopping work with at any time HSE elements of the works are in question.
- Manage the dissemination of information issued by HSE to relevant employees.
- Positively promote the client’s Vision, Mission & Values.
- Manage the performance of all staff assigned to you in accordance with legislation and company policies & processes.
- Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you.
- Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by your line management.
- Carry out all work in accordance with HSE and any other legal requirements.
- Participate in team meetings / toolbox talks / business meetings as necessary.
- Participate and engage fully in company appraisal / performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, team and the wider team’s performance.
- Confidential when dealing with sensitive matters and an understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
About The Role
The HSE Manager will be a core member of the Health, Safety, Environment (HSE) & project teams that implements the HSE strategy, monitors the performance of the projects to meet the company ambitions. They will be key in providing support and advice to operational teams.
Key Role Deliverables:
- Establish and provide leadership and management in best practice HSE matters
- Advise and support Managers and Supervisors to discharge their responsibilities for the HSE of employees and others to whom they have a duty as defined by Legislation and Company Processes.
- Ensure HSE controls are in place so that all personnel are aware of their statutory duties and responsibilities, and to provide advice as and when required.
- Take a lead with site management teams to ensure compliance with all requirements stipulated in the Construction Plans. Manage & provide support to Project teams in the development Plans.
- Carry out regular inspections/audits of sites and workplaces to determine whether work is being carried out in accordance with Company Policy, Processes and the relevant Statutory Provisions.
- Carry out site inductions and other training as required.
- Lead & partake in accident/incident investigations in accordance with the Company process and, analysing all data, making recommendations to avoid any reoccurrences.
- Manage, collate & review Business / Project HSE statistics in a timely manner and submit to the HSE Department for reporting purposes. Review HSE statistics to identify trends.
- Develop and implement HSE campaigns and improvement plans in agreement with Management.
- Manage and produce processes and associated documentation and check compliance.
- Identify significant HSE issues for projects and help set-up projects to include appropriate controls.
- Manage and identify any HSE consents/ permits or exemptions that are required and ensure they are obtained in line with all relevant records which are to be maintained.
- Support in the delivery of the Group Audit Programme & undertake internal and external audits as required.
- Providing input and review of pre-qualification, tender and HSE award submissions
- Stopping work with at any time HSE elements of the works are in question.
- Manage the dissemination of information issued by HSE to relevant employees.
- Positively promote the client’s Vision, Mission & Values.
- Manage the performance of all staff assigned to you in accordance with legislation and company policies & processes.
- Undertake any reasonable duties expected of you.
- Attend and engage fully in any learning and development activities that are deemed appropriate by your line management.
- Carry out all work in accordance with HSE and any other legal requirements.
- Participate in team meetings / toolbox talks / business meetings as necessary.
- Participate and engage fully in company appraisal / performance review processes and constantly work to improve your individual, team and the wider team’s performance.
- Confidential when dealing with sensitive matters and an understanding of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR)
Role Purpose
The role of the EHS Advisor is to provide Environment, Health and Safety guidance working with the
project team. You will implement and maintain the management system for the project. The role is to
coordinate all EHS Matters within various Project Management Teams and to report constructively all EHS matters to Project Manager. Under the direction of the EHS Manager, the EHS Advisor will be responsible for providing support to the Project Managers, supervisors and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day EHS requirements of the assigned project(s). The role may require to be positioned on a project full time or working on various projects. This role requires frequent travel between projects and may require overnight stays.
Key Functions of the EHS Advisor
- Provide advice, guidance, support and instruction in all EHS matters to management, safety
representatives and employees (including where applicable to sub-contractors, suppliers and
visitors to sites).
- Provide leadership through good example. Be proactive in all matters concerning the role.
- Identify training needs, report requirements to project team and carry out training as required.
- Audit and inspect projects, agree and prepare achievable corrective and preventive action plans
towards compliance to and continual improvement of the EHS on the project.
- Report on business EHS risks, KPIs and trends accurately with data and recommend constructive
actions towards continuous improvements.
- Ensure incidents are reported and investigations are carried out in a thorough and professional
manner in order to identify root causes and corrective and preventive action plans.
- Ensure that Site EHS Plans, RAMS and other associated site documents are updated and compliant
with statutory and other requirements and that they are reviewed on a continuous basis.
EHS Advisor Responsibilities
- Reports to EHS Manager, Site Managers/Supervisors and Project Manager.
- Is conversant with the contents of the client’s safety statement, environment manual, risk
assessments, aspects & impacts, legislation and procedures.
- Provides advice, guidance, instruction and training in all EHS matters to management, safety
representatives and employees (including where applicable to sub-contractors, suppliers and
visitors to sites).
- Carries out internal audits and site inspections in conjunction with Site Management, recommends
corrective actions, improvements and document findings.
- Prepares in conjunction with site management team a project specific EHS Plan, induction and Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS). These shall be compiled and agreed prior to work
commencing and ongoing through lookaheads.
- Ensures that the project specific EHS Plan, induction and RAMS are up to date, reviewed
periodically and communicated to all relevant persons (including clients, Main Contractor, other
contractors, visitors and others who may be affected by that work).
- Visits each new project, sets up the necessary site safety files (Series 500 & 600), registers,
abstracts of regulations, posters, SEOR program, etc., and ensures that site establishment complies
with the legislation, client regulations and company regulations as a minimum.
- Reviews Contractor Appointments and ensures that correct appointment is carried out and that
only competent contractors are used on projects.
- Introduces and implements effective measures aimed at the prevention of incidents at work.
- Reports on incidents and/or dangerous occurrences should they occur to the EHS Manager, Project Manager and Site Managers as required.
- Reports on areas of concern to the relevant party for correction. Persistent and serious areas of
concern are to be reported immediately to line management as per (1) above. Retains evidence of
communications with relevant parties.
- Carries out incident investigation in conjunction with site management, establishes cause of
incident or dangerous occurrence and recommends method for future avoidance.
- Audits the company site safety file, (Series 500 & 600), makes sure that hazards/risks are regularly
assessed, that control measures are implemented, that inspections are carried out and that all
incidents are reported, investigated and closed out.
- Prepares Monthly KPI Report for their projects, issues monthly return of Site Visit Schedule, SEORs,KPIs, violations to the EHS Manager and the Business Unit Manager. Issues new SDS to EHS Manager.
- Provides training and information to the workforce using appropriate training aids and media as
required. Issues records of training to HR to update the training matrix.
- Attends the regional EHS Coordination Meeting.
- Attends the EHS meeting with the Business Unit Manager, as required (1 per region).
- Attends internal and external site meetings as required – safety meetings, coordination meetings
etc
- Implements and promotes the company Incentive Scheme on all projects.
- Arranges distribution and maintenance of fully stocked first aid boxes on site.
- Monitors P.P.E usage and advises site management on type of protective equipment required.
- Issues non-conformances, commendations and disciplinary warnings both written and verbal if
required or instructed to do so.
- You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Information
Security Management System (ISMS)
Role Purpose
The role of the EHS Advisor is to provide Environment, Health and Safety guidance working with the project team. You will implement and maintain the client’s management system for the project. The role is to coordinate all EHS Matters within various Project Management Teams and to report constructively all EHS matters to Project Manager. Under the direction of the EHS Manager, the EHS Advisor will be responsible for providing support to the Project Managers, supervisors and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day EHS requirements of the assigned project(s). The role may require to be positioned on a project full time or working on various projects. This role requires frequent travel between projects and may require overnight stays.
Key Functions of the EHS Advisor
- Provide advice, guidance, support and instruction in all EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including where applicable to sub-contractors, suppliers and visitors to sites).
- Provide leadership through good example. Be proactive in all matters concerning the role.
Identify training needs, report requirements to project team and carry out training as required.
- Audit and inspect projects, agree and prepare achievable corrective and preventive action plans towards compliance to and continual improvement of the EHS on the project.
- Report on business EHS risks, KPIs and trends accurately with data and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements.
- Ensure incidents are reported and investigations are carried out in a thorough and professional manner in order to identify root causes and corrective and preventive action plans.
- Ensure that Site EHS Plans, RAMS and other associated site documents are updated and compliant with statutory and other requirements and that they are reviewed on a continuous basis.
EHS Advisor Responsibilities
- Reports to EHS Manager, Site Managers/Supervisors and Project Manager.
- Is conversant with the contents of the safety statement, environment manual, risk assessments, aspects & impacts, legislation and procedures.
- Provides advice, guidance, instruction and training in all EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including where applicable to sub-contractors, suppliers and visitors to sites).
- Carries out internal audits and site inspections in conjunction with Site Management, recommends corrective actions, improvements and document findings.
- Prepares in conjunction with site management team a project specific EHS Plan, induction and Risk Assessment Method Statements (RAMS). These shall be compiled and agreed prior to work commencing and ongoing through lookaheads.
- Ensures that the project specific EHS Plan, induction and RAMS are up to date, reviewed periodically and communicated to all relevant persons (including clients, Main Contractor, other contractors, visitors and others who may be affected by that work).
- Visits each new project, sets up the necessary site safety files (Series 500 & 600), registers, abstracts of regulations, posters, SEOR program, etc., and ensures that site establishment complies with the legislation, client regulations and company regulations as a minimum.
- Reviews Contractor Appointments and ensures that correct appointment is carried out and that only competent contractors are used on projects.
- Introduces and implements effective measures aimed at the prevention of incidents at work.
- Reports on incidents and/or dangerous occurrences should they occur to the EHS Manager, Project Manager and Site Managers as required.
- Reports on areas of concern to the relevant party for correction. Persistent and serious areas of concern are to be reported immediately to line management as per (1) above. Retains evidence of communications with relevant parties.
- Carries out incident investigation in conjunction with site management, establishes cause of incident or dangerous occurrence and recommends method for future avoidance.
- Audits the company site safety file, (Series 500 & 600), makes sure that hazards/risks are regularly assessed, that control measures are implemented, that inspections are carried out and that all incidents are reported, investigated and closed out.
- Prepares Monthly KPI Report for their projects, issues monthly return of Site Visit Schedule, SEORs, KPIs, violations to the EHS Manager and the Business Unit Manager. Issues new SDS to EHS Manager.
- Provides training and information to the workforce using appropriate training aids and media as required. Issues records of training to HR to update the training matrix.
- Attends the regional EHS Coordination Meeting.
- Attends the EHS meeting with the Business Unit Manager, as required (1 per region).
- Attends internal and external site meetings as required – safety meetings, coordination meetings etc…
- Implements and promotes the company Incentive Scheme on all projects.
- Arranges distribution and maintenance of fully stocked first aid boxes on site.
- Monitors P.P.E usage and advises site management on type of protective equipment required.
- Issues non-conformances, commendations and disciplinary warnings both written and verbal if required or instructed to do so.
- You will proactively and vigilantly keep information secure and fully comply with the Information Security Management System (ISMS).
Role: Senior Environmental Project Manager
Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Type: Full-time permanent position
Benefits: Hybrid working [2 days in the office Thursday + day of choice, and 3 days remotely], 5% matched pension contribution, annual bonus scheme, wellness program, employee assistance program etc.
Summary
Our Renewable Energy Business Unit currently has a need for a Senior Project Manager (Environmental) on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Newbridge and will report to the Planning Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and project managing the delivery of Planning Applications and Environmental Impact Assessment Report/Appropriate Assessment for specific Energy infrastructure projects, including management of all baseline environmental and constraintsassessments required to input into the design process and to inform the EIA/AA.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Lead and project manage the planning application and associated EIA/AA processes for specific
Renewable energy project(s) from site selection up to the point of consenting decision (including
Oral Hearing and/or Further Information Requests) and any subsequent challenges to same. This
will include responsibility for leading and project managing the project design phases and all
relevant site-specific baseline assessment studies required to inform the design and EIA/AA
processes;
- Lead and project manage the delivery of the Planning Application documentation, most importantly the Environmental Impact Assessment Report and Appropriate Assessment/Natural Impact Statement for the proposed development. This will include working with the relevant lead
consultant to issue draft application documentation incl. planning drawings, EIAR chapters, AA/NIS and all associated appendices. It will also include detailed review and mark-up, managing the legal review process and leading the decision making on any proposed changes to the planning
application documents;
- Provide environmental, planning and project management expertise in relation to the delivery of
Renewable Energy projects. Inform the Business Unit Strategy to ensure compliance with Planning
and Environmental issues. This will include keeping abreast of planning/environmental outcomes,
changes in legislation, policy decisions and updates to national, regional, and local authority
development plans to maximise the potential opportunities and outcomes for the company. Track
and identify, prepare/liaise/contribute and/or submit relevant submissions or comments on policy
documents as they arise, such as national strategies, regional planning guidelines, county
development plans, renewable energy strategies, planning applications and planning guidelines
that could impact on the project development pipeline as appropriate;
- Lead the implementation of protocols for effective engagement with key stakeholders, including all
relevant statutory and non-statutory consultees relevant to the planning processes of specific
projects. Develop, in conjunction with the Stakeholder and Advocacy team, effective project plans
to the ensure appropriate management of communications and consultation with local
communities and other relevant stakeholders around proposed development sites;
- Prepare and/or check scopes for third party services for projects and fully participate in the various
stages of associated procurement processes. Ensure that the procurement of third- party services
for projects under the planning and environmental remit are carried out in compliance with
company procurement guidelines, and monitor and evaluate the performance of principle
consultants with respect to their use on future projects;
- Ensure that all works carried out under your remit comply with all Health & Safety and
Environmental policies and all relevant EU and National policies and statutory requirements;
- All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for
ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the
premises and understand and apply all Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements as a fundamental element of any design undertaken ensuring safety of employee’s and members of the public during construction, testing and commissioning
- Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the
wider team’s, objectives.
The Person:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge, and attributes:
- Hons Degree (Lvl 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent;
- Postgraduate (Lvl 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science,
Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential;
- Minimum of 4 -7 years’ experience project managing/working on planning applications and
preparation of EIAR/AA for large scale infrastructure projects;
- Significant experience in leading/inputting to project planning applications, Environmental Impact Assessment, or other consenting processes. An emphasis on Power Generation (Renewable) and related infrastructure, or SID projects desirable but not essential;
- Significant technical expertise in the areas of infrastructure planning process and environmental
assessment. In depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policy in these areas.
- Project management across a range of projects with differing priorities, risk profiles and timelines.
- Specific expertise in the delivery of EIS/EIAR/AA/NIS documentation for large scale development
projects essential
Role: Environmental Project Manager
Location: Newbridge, Co. Kildare
Type: Full-time permanent position
Benefits: Hybrid working [2 days in the office Thursday + day of choice, and 3 days remotely], 5% matched pension contribution, annual bonus scheme, wellness program, employee assistance program etc.
Summary:
Our Renewable Energy Business Unit currently has a need for a Project Manager (Environmental) on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Newbridge with flexible working and will report to the Planning Programme Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for reporting to the Planning Programme Manager and to assist with the delivery of Planning Applications including Layout/Infrastructure Design, Environmental Impact Assessment Reports and Appropriate Assessments for a variety of renewable energy infrastructure projects. Further to assist with the co-ordination of baseline environmental and constraints assessments as programmed.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role will include the following:
- Assist Senior Project Managers/Project Directors with the delivery of the design, planning and
environmental assessment requirements for Renewable Energy development projects up to the
point of consenting decision and any subsequent challenges to same. Manage the co-ordination of
baseline environmental and constraints assessments and facilitate the interaction between project
team members as required
- Deliver in conjunction with Senior Project Managers and the Communications and Stakeholder
Engagement Team as required materials for Public Consultation and/or Stakeholder Engagement
events for renewable energy development projects;
- Contribute to the wider Planning Team in the review of planning/environmental related legislation
and relevant planning decisions as required to establish potential implications for development
projects. Assist with the preparation of relevant submissions or comments on policy/guidance
documents as they arise;
- Ensure that the procurement of third- party services for projects under the planning and
environmental remit are carried out in compliance with company procurement guidelines, and
monitor and evaluate the performance of principle consultants with respect to their use on future
projects;
- All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for
ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the
premises and understand and apply all Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements as a fundamental element of any design undertaken ensuring safety of employee’s and members of the public during construction, testing and commissioning;
- Proactively participate in the Performance Management process to ensure delivery of own, and the
wider team’s, objectives;
- All employees are expected to co-operate fully with all provisions taken by the company for
ensuring Health and Safety, and Welfare of co-employees and members of the public using the
premises;
The Person:
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualification, skills, knowledge and attributes:
- Hons Degree (Level 8 FETAC) in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering or equivalent;
- Postgraduate (Level 9 FETAC) qualification in a relevant discipline, (e.g. Environmental Science,
Engineering, Planning Law) desirable but not essential; 2-5 years’ experience assisting
with/inputting into planning applications and Environmental Assessment including EIAR/AA;
- Experience in Energy/Renewables and related infrastructure, or SID projects desirable but not
essential; Reporting into Planning Programme Manager and liaising with all Senior Project
Managers and members of the wider Planning Team, as required;
- Technical experience in planning and environmental impact assessment processes; Familiarity with relevant legislation and policy in these areas;
- Experience assisting with the delivery / compilation of EIAR/AA/NIS documentation for
development projects; Experience working as part of a team;
Description
Our client is a dedicated Data Centre Construction company providing turnkey solutions to their clients,
headquartered in Dublin and delivering throughout Europe. As an engineering focused organisation, they have grown to become one of the leading and most trusted companies in their sector. They are currently constructing multiple Turnkey Data Centre Projects in 9 different European Countries, equating to over320MW of IT load in flight.
We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an EHS Officer to join our on-site team in
Dublin.
Reports to: EHS Director
Responsibilities
- Ensure projects comply with Safety Management system.
- Develop construction stage plans.
- Carry out EHS reporting and analysis of various metrics.
- Keep management appraised of EHS department work progress.
- Ensure compliance to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
- Ensure compliance to Engineering & Contracting PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
- Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action,
and H&S permits to work.
- Oversee compliance with the project execution plans.
- Ensure that good safety practices are managed & maintained across the group.
- Oversee ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments and control of hazardous substances.
- Ensure that safety interventions are completed & registered.
- Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective
actions.
- Maintain records of statutory inspections and ensure adequate documentation is available for the
same.
- Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
- Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
- Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
- Ensure that project PPE is resourced & available.
- Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to
contracting project management team.
Requirements
- Experience in data centre construction projects is desired, but not required.
- Relevant third level degree 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
