Job DescriptionOur client is a main buildings contractor working on a wide variety of nationwide projects in the commercial, healthcare and educational sectors.They are seeking to appoint a Group EHS Manager to oversee the company SHEQ operations.The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of safety, health, environmental and quality are maintained across the Company and will be responsible for implementing and overseeing all aspects of safety, health, environmental and quality policies, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and Company standards.
This role requires a proactive approach to risk management and a commitment to creating a safe working environment for all employees and subcontractors.Lead the charge on maintaining the Company's high Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards, and ensure ongoing development and implementation of improved EHSQ practices, policies and procedure.Remain abreast of new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all applicable legislation.Actively participate in the promotion of health-related risks and on-site training.Promote employee awareness/training for EHSQ and a proactive EHSQ approach/attitude among all employees.Prepare and update all Company Health and Safety procedures, policies, safety statementsEnsure all staff are made aware of all Company policies and procedures.Distribute all Company related Health and Safety procedures and policies.Prepare training plans, procure and arrange Health and Safety training for all staff.Manage safety officers and allocate to live sites.Ensure subcontractor compliance with Health and Safety legislation on site.Carry out accident and incident investigations, as necessary.Responsible for the preparation of all accident and incident reports.Maintain and update accident and incident statistics.Liaise with Company insurance providers regarding any claims, including but not limited to personal injury claims.Prepare Health and Safety plans for all projects.Liaise with statutory bodies (including but not limited to the Health and Safety Authority) in relation to health, safety and environmental matters.Implement and audit of ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 standards.Maintain and implement "SafeTcert" accreditation.Carry out site safety audits and inspections.Provide assistance and guidance to employed safety officers.Ensure the Company's s activities are addressed in all Health and Safety documents and procedures.Address any safety non conformances and continually propose improvements to standards.Report to senior management on any safety related issues .Order and maintain a stock of safety supplies.Liaise with and assist the marketing department in promoting safety via various social media outlets.Assist with tenders, pre-qualifications etc.Prepare presentations for tendering processes and potential client meetings.Managing safety campaigns i.e Safety Week.Chair regular Safety Meetings with the safety team.RequirementsBSc in Health and Safety/Higher Diploma SHWW/ Diploma SHWW.5+ years' experience working with main contractors and have an in depth knowledge of Irish H&S legislation.Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint.Safe Pass and Manual Handling.PackageCompetitive Salary Package - negotiable based on experience and qualificationsChoice of office locations Galway or DublinHybrid working option with some travel to sites required.