International Health and Safety Lead

International Health and Safety Lead

OVERVIEW
The International HSE Lead will be a core member of the Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) & projectteams 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.
This role will require significant travel within Europe.

KEY ROLE DELIVERABLES

  • Establish, implement and provide leadership and management in best practice HSE matters.
  • Manage, 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 management 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 HSE 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.
  • Ensure site inductions are carried out 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 audit programmes & 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.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Positively promote the company 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)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • NEBOSH Qualification or Equivalent
  • Relevant Industry Membership e.g. IOSH, IEMA
  • IT Proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint & Document Management Software)
  • Excellent motivator and team builder
  • Confident when dealing with challenging Clients
  • Ability to build rapport quickly with Clients and Senior Managers
  • Good Presentation Skills

DESIRABLE SKILLS

  • Chartered Member of IOSH
  • Good interpersonal relationship skills with confident, resilient approach
  • Excellent presentation, persuasiveness and negotiating skills

 

About The Company
Today, our client is a world-class, fully integrated infrastructure provider delivering expertise to the UK and Europe’s largest construction projects.

Having grown from a small family firm, today it operates across the residential, commercial, public,
technology, infrastructure and data centre markets offering a broad range of services including civil
engineering, utilities and construction.

The company has secured a reputation for excellence in delivering high quality projects and operates
internationally with a proud ethos of working with local suppliers.

International HSE Manager – Spain

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)

International HSE Manager – Netherlands

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)

EHS Advisor

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)

EHS Advisor

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).

EHS Officer

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

EHS Learning & Development Officer

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.

We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking an EHS Learning & Development Officer.
Reporting to the EHS Director, the primary purpose of the EHS Learning & Development Officer is to
develop, co-ordinate and conduct company-wide training to ensure that all staff are aware of best practice in the area of health and safety in all aspects of their work. While this is a Dublin based role, in Ballymount, the role will also involve a high level of travel throughout Europe.

The following is a non-exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities associated with the role of the EHS
Learning & Development Officer.

General Duties

  • Liaising with project management on training needs and assisting with the subsequent
    development of annual training plans.
  • Creating and delivering various internal training programs to employees to include but not limited
    to inductions, manual handling, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programmes, and site specific skills and equipment training.
  • Conducting skills assessments to ensure all employees have acquired the necessary knowledge and
    skills to work in a safe and competent manner
  • Participation in site skills and training audits as required
  • Produce monthly, quarterly and yearly training reports
  • Demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects with challenging deadlines
  • Be innovative and creative with course design and facilitation
  • Facilitate engaging presentations that contribute to business impact
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of learning solutions for business impact and scalability
  • Conducting VDU/DSE Assessments will also be part of the role
  • Provide direction and support for the company-wide Knowledge Management System
  • Must comply with requirements of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and the Environmental, Health &
  • Safety standards of the company and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards
    Requirements

Skills & Requirements:

  • Relevant third level qualification
  • 5+ years’ experience in a similar role
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Train the Trainer – QQI Level 6 Qualification is a requirement
  • Manual Handling Instructor qualification is an advantage
  • VDU/DSE Assessor qualification is an advantage
  • Experience in Construction or Engineering sector is a prerequisite and specifically in the Data Centre Sector is an advantage