EHS Advisor SUMMARY OF ROLE: Reporting to the EHS Lead, the successful candidate will assist in developing, implementing and monitoring EHS strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in EHS department
KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist in developing and implementing EHS strategies and policies to:
- Help ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors
- Assist in protection of the environment
- Ensure ongoing legal compliance
- Keep up to date with current EHS legislation and industry best practice and share this information with EHS Committee and site staff
- Take a lead role in maintaining/improving our overall safety performance and that of our supply chain partners
- Attend all pre-commencement meetings and agree which RAMs need your review
- Review Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for new projects
- Review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as required
- Developing effective relationships with the Clients EHS Representatives
- Sit with and mentor site management teams in site set up, preparing EHS documents or presentations such as RAMS, toolbox talks, etc.
- Perform periodic site inspections and prepare relevant audit reports
- Attend internal project meeting to discuss specific issues when activities on site require
- Take the lead in accident investigations and communicate findings to the EHS Committee
- Advice on EHS training requirements
- Assist in Preparation of EHS bulletins based on learnings from incidents/near misses/audits or review of EHS policies & procedures
- Assist in Maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system that meets the needs and requirements of the business while satisfying the requirements of ISO:14001 and ISO:45001
- Assist in Review of existing EHS policies & procedures, amend where required and communicate to all staff
- Assist in Improving and influencing EHS aspects of tender development and evaluation
KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: - Hold relevant Irish EHS qualifications
- Excellent knowledge of EHS requirements in Irish Construction Industry
- Good knowledge of current technical building requirements
- Strong drive to continuously improve systems, processes and self
- Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Proactive with strong problem-solving ability
- Effective time management
- Good IT skills
COMPANY BENEFITS: - Bonus Scheme
- Company Pension
- Private healthcare
- Life Assurance
- Professional membership fees
- Professional development & training opportunities
- Company sponsored events & social activities
