On the back of an ever-increasing workload, our client is looking for an experienced HSEQT Advisor to support our various projects and meet the requirements of the Safety Quality and Environment Management systems.
This role will also involve assisting the site teams and managers by recognising hazards and seeking to minimise risks, ensuring high standards of HSEQT are attained and continually improved and to ensure all HSEQT legal obligations are met.
Key responsibilities as HSEQT Advisor include:
- Development of the HSEQT Management system, in line with OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45001), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Ensuring compliance with HSEQT statutory duties is achieved.
- Reporting to management on the performance of the management systems and any need for improvement.
- Ensuring the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation.
- To support the delivery of the HSEQT strategy and to assist in achieving continuous improvement in HSEQT performance across all parts of the company.
- To provide assurance to the HSEQT Manager by means of appropriate monitoring and intervention, that operations fulfil its obligations under HSEQT legislation.
- To support the development of the culture as the organisation rapidly expands and changes.
- Oversee, monitor, and evaluate the operation of HSEQT performance across the region, working with senior management as appropriate.
- Offer competent advice on HSEQT Matters to the company and its staff.
- To ensure that all worksites are fully compliant with legal HSEQT obligations.
- Develop and instigate HSEQT initiatives.
- Ensure continual improvement and develop, in conjunction with the HSEQT Manager, HSEQT targets, objectives and KPI’s.
- Completion of Construction Stage Plans, Pre-Qualification & Tender Documents, Emergency Response Plans etc.
- Approval, monitoring and reviewing of all sub-contractor works.
- Writing risk assessments and method statements.
- Site audits & inspections including external audits for 18001, 14001 & 9001.
- Assisting with Occupational Health issues.
- Training – undertaking internal training including inductions, toolbox talks etc.
- Ensuring records of incidents are maintained and investigations undertaken to establish the root causes and that controls are in place to avoid a reoccurrence.
- Monitor working hours to avoid exceeding the relevant legislation and internal policy.
- Driving continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to promote best practice at all times.
Skills & Experience required:
- NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
- Degree qualified or equivalent.
- Extensive experience within a civil engineering or telecommunications environment.
- Effective communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages.
- CSCS Card.
- A passion for Health, Safety, Environment & Quality.
On the back of an ever-increasing workload, our client is looking for an experienced HSEQT Advisor to support our various projects and meet the requirements of the Safety Quality and Environment Management systems.
This role will also involve assisting the site teams and managers by recognising hazards and seeking to minimise risks, ensuring high standards of HSEQT are attained and continually improved and to ensure all HSEQT legal obligations are met.
Key responsibilities as HSEQT Advisor include:
- Development of the HSEQT Management system, in line with OHSAS 18001 (ISO 45001), ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
- Ensuring compliance with HSEQT statutory duties is achieved.
- Reporting to management on the performance of the management systems and any need for improvement.
- Ensuring the promotion and awareness of customer requirements throughout the organisation.
- To support the delivery of the HSEQT strategy and to assist in achieving continuous improvement in HSEQT performance across all parts of the company.
- To provide assurance to the HSEQT Manager by means of appropriate monitoring and intervention, that operations fulfil its obligations under HSEQT legislation.
- To support the development of the culture as the organisation rapidly expands and changes.
- Oversee, monitor, and evaluate the operation of HSEQT performance across the region, working with senior management as appropriate.
- Offer competent advice on HSEQT Matters to the company and its staff.
- To ensure that all worksites are fully compliant with legal HSEQT obligations.
- Develop and instigate HSEQT initiatives.
- Ensure continual improvement and develop, in conjunction with the HSEQT Manager, HSEQT targets, objectives and KPI’s.
- Completion of Construction Stage Plans, Pre-Qualification & Tender Documents, Emergency Response Plans etc.
- Approval, monitoring and reviewing of all sub-contractor works.
- Writing risk assessments and method statements.
- Site audits & inspections including external audits for 18001, 14001 & 9001.
- Assisting with Occupational Health issues.
- Training – undertaking internal training including inductions, toolbox talks etc.
- Ensuring records of incidents are maintained and investigations undertaken to establish the root causes and that controls are in place to avoid a reoccurrence.
- Monitor working hours to avoid exceeding the relevant legislation and internal policy.
- Driving continuous improvement and implementing initiatives to promote best practice at all times.
Skills & Experience required:
- NEBOSH general certificate or equivalent.
- Degree qualified or equivalent.
- Extensive experience within a civil engineering or telecommunications environment.
- Effective communication and reporting skills.
- Ability to work to and meet tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office packages.
- CSCS Card.
- A passion for Health, Safety, Environment & Quality.
Job Title: Health and Safety Advisor
Location: Frankfurt, Germany (site-based)
Company Overview:
We are a leading provider of turnkey data centre solutions, specializing in the design and construction of data centres across Europe. Our projects cover a wide range of civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical services, ensuring that we deliver state-of-the-art facilities for our clients. We are currently delivering multiple projects in seven European countries, with over 430 MW of IT load in progress.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Safety Officer to join our team in Frankfurt, Germany. The successful candidate will support the Project Management team and Site Health & Safety Lead in ensuring adherence to all environmental, health, and safety statutory provisions and legislation. This role will involve regular site inspections, ensuring compliance with safety protocols, and promoting a proactive approach to health and safety across the project site.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Project Management team and Site Health & Safety Lead in delivering project safety objectives.
- Ensure compliance with the company’s Safety Management System and relevant statutory provisions and legislation.
- Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, safe plans of action, and permits to work.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with the project execution plan and good safety practices.
- Conduct ongoing Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (C.O.S.H.H) assessments and ensure hazardous substances are controlled.
- Complete and register safety interventions, carrying out regular site audits and inspections, documenting findings, and following up on corrective actions.
- Maintain records of statutory inspections for project activities, tools, and plant equipment.
- Proactively manage Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements across the project.
- Ensure subcontractors adhere to EHS policies and procedures.
- Coordinate and manage site inductions and training programs.
- Compile and deliver Toolbox talks as needed.
- Assist with accident investigations, ensuring timely reporting and communication with the project management team.
- Oversee welfare and hygiene facilities, ensuring they are maintained throughout the project.
- Participate in daily activity briefings and whiteboard meetings.
- Ensure waste reduction and recycling programs are implemented in line with project policies and procedures
Requirements:
- Relevant third-level degree qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience on large construction sites.
- Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health, and safety legislation.
- Flexibility in working patterns, as required.
- Strong communication and computer skills.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team, managing all environmental, health, and safety issues on site.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile data centre projects while ensuring a safe and compliant working environment.
Role: On-site Germany Full time
Location: Frankfurt, Hessen, Germany
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 organization, theyhave grown to become one of the leading and most trusted companies in our sector. They are currently constructing multiple Turnkey Data Centre Projects in 9 different European Countries, equating to over 320MW of IT load in flight.
We are pleased to announce that we are currently seeking a EHS Lead to join their team. This position will be site-based in Frankfurt, Germany.
Responsibilities:
- Adherence to the project Safety Management system
- Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
- Adherence to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
- Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of
action, permit to work.
- Compliance with the project execution plan.
- Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
- Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
- Ensuring 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 make available for project activities, tool and plant.
- Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
- Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
- Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
- Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
- Project PPE is resourced & available.
- Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
- Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to
project management.
- Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
- Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
- Attend Daily activity briefings and white board meetings
- Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies &
procedures.
Requirements
- Relevant third level 8 degree qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
- 5+ 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,
- Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
- Strong communication skills
- Close attention to detail
- Computer skills with Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Good team working skills
