Health & Safety Advisor - (Client Side) - Dublin, Attractive Salary & Benefits
About Your New Employer
Your new employer is a national, semi-State organisation with a clear mandate to significantly increase the delivery of affordable and sustainable homes across Ireland. Operating on a commercial basis and backed by substantial government investment, the organisation plays a central role in the development of large-scale residential, regeneration and placemaking projects on public and strategically important land.
With a strong pipeline of residential developments nationwide, the organisation works in collaboration with public bodies, utilities, and some of the most experienced construction and development partners in the country. Its long-term focus is on delivering high-quality homes, supporting thriving communities, and generating positive social impact through financially sustainable development.
About Your New Job
Reporting to the Safety Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager in their Delivery Department, the role of the Health and Safety Officer is to assist in ensuring compliance with all safety, health and welfare at work legislation and to foster a culture of health and safety across the Agency and its operating locations
Key Responsibilities
- Promote safe working practices and the implementation of company policy and procedures across all projects and offices.
- Assist in developing and implementing guidelines, processes, and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards, within health & safety and environmental legislation.
- Ensuring client responsibilities under relevant legislative Acts are implemented across all projects and within the office.
- Carry out regular site audits on projects and report findings to relevant personnel.
- Review contractor project safety and health plans against legislative requirements.
- Monitor the adequacy and timely close out of incident reporting and inspections.
- Regularly review Contractors Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statements ensuring they meet the required standards.
- Champion a culture of safety, health and environmental awareness and ensure issues are considered, discussed and addressed as required at project review meetings.
- Assist with incident investigations, identification of root cause and ensure that corrective actions are implemented without delay.
- Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements and in collaboration with relevant colleagues, ensure all mandatory training is defined, reviewed, recorded and delivered on time.
What You Will Need
- Hold a relevant 3rd level degree qualification in Health & Safety.
- Full drivers licence with availability to travel to various locations.
- 2-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
- Experience with relevant Safety, Health and Environmental standards and management systems.
- Excellent knowledge of relevant Safety, Health & Welfare legislation, and regulations.
- Have a positive attitude with a passion to succeed, an energetic approach and an ability to take accountability.
- Be conscientious, have excellent attention to detail and an ability to multitask.
- Ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.
What’s on Offer
- Secure, long-term pipeline of residential projects
- 37-hour working week
- 25 days annual leave plus additional company days
- Pension scheme with strong employer contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Strong learning and career development opportunities
What’s Next
If you are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor looking to advance your career with a reputable housing body with a healthy pipeline of work, we would love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for this role to smartin@sigmar.ie or call +353 1 474 4608
