M O’Brien Civil Engineering are currently recruiting for a suitable and ambitious candidate to become the Health and Safety Lead for our growing business. The Health and Safety Manager will have control over Health and Safety Issues for the business and will be expected to be at the forefront of improving and challenging Health and safety practices within the Company. Health and safety experience within the construction industry is of upmost importance.

Principle Duties & Accountabilities

• Conducting regular, formal site audits an carrying out inspections as directed in the Safety Management System;
• Ensuring that record of statutory inspections are kept for all activities and plant equipment;
• Delivering and completing statutory notifications to the Health & Safety Authority for the project and all incident / accident reporting and to conduct inspector site visits as required by the Health & Safety Authority;
• Serving as a company representative at client Site meetings;
• Organising and chairing Safety Meetings
• Advising / assisting Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements;
• Compiling, updating and communication of site Emergency Plans
• Conducting preliminary accident investigations and statutory notifications.
• Making sure First Aiders are available, that an adequate quantity of First Aid supplies is in stock and that all relevant Certs are updated.
• Reviewing and maintaining company policies.
• Communicating health and safety innovations and practices to our key accounts and stakeholders.
• Reporting directly to the Board and Championing Health and Safety Practices that will improve the Company.

Knowledge/Skills/Qualifications

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential,
• With 10 + years experience.
• Previous experience managing safety on site and managing Health and safety advisors.
• Excellent communication, leadership, training and presentation skills.
• Experience in the construction industry.