Health & Safety Officer | Vardis Group
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Health & Safety Officer

Job type: Permanent
Location: Dublin
Salary: Competitive
Job reference no: 22
Date posted:

Job Title: Project Health and Safety Officer / Advisor

Company: Vardis Construction

Reporting to: Health & Safety Manager and Project Manager.

Main Purpose: Implementing the Project Supervisor for the Construction Stage (PSCS) health and safety management system, policies and procedures within our project.

Key Tasks: The following reflect the main tasks associated with this position and are not intended to be exclusive or exhaustive.

  • Work as part of our construction team focusing on health & safety within our project.
  • Advise the project management team and contractors regarding the enforcement & observance of the statutory and project health & safety requirements, including codes of practice and relevant standards.
  • Exercise a general supervision of the observance & compliance with the statutory and project health & safety requirements, and to promote safe conduct and a safe workplace.
  • Ensure the company H&S procedures are being fully implemented throughout the Project.
  • Assist the project team in the practical implementation of the Health and Safety Management Systems.
  • Initiate the disciplinary procedures for breaches of the statutory and project health & safety rules.
  • Ensure breaches of health & safety, rules or regulations are reported to the H&S manager.
  • Undertake weekly H&S audits.
  • Engage with the project management team and contractors to ensure corrective action are initiated and carried out in a timely manner within a given timescales.
  • Report all accidents and dangerous occurrences to the H&S Manager, undertake investigations, issue reports, initiate corrective actions identified in the reports and maintain records.
  • Preparation of project metrics in relation to accidents & incidents, health & safety audits and the maintenance of the project accident/incident database.
  • Review and maintenance of staff health and safety training & qualifications to ensure compliance with legislation. Identify gaps in staff training requirements and action accordingly.
  • Deliver weekly toolbox talks to Vardis staff and ensure contractors conduct weekly toolbox talks to an acceptable standard.
  • Ensure Vardis staff & employees carry out their roles in compliance with the health & safety policies, procedures, and legislation. Where gaps are identified, provide advise/assistance to resolve issues.
  • Attend and if necessary, Chair health and safety meetings and reviews.
  • Undertake any other reasonable duties as necessitated by your function.

Key Challenges:

  • Co-operate with our appointed PSDP in the development, planning and organisation of the Vardis PSCS Health & Safety Management System with regard to project buildability and legislative requirements.
  • To manage, implement, develop, and improve the Vardis PSCS Health & Safety Management System.

 

Key Relationships:

  • Maintain a good working relationships and communications with the PSDP, Health & Safety Manager and the site Health & Safety Administrator.
  • Maintain an open relationship with the project management team allowing for reporting of health and safety issues / information in an efficient manner.
  • Maintain good relationships with other Vardis/Marlet departments, as appropriate, for the effective delivery of project health & safety.

Key Skills:

  • Preferably a; Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work, or Certificate in Managing the PSCS Role, or Certificate in Managing safely in Construction, or similar.
  • Experience working in the construction industry for a tier one / two contractor preferred.
  • Experience of managing the PSCS role in construction projects preferred.
  • Able to manage construction project health & safety using own initiative, within the Health and Safety Management Systems.
  • Good working knowledge of construction health & safety best practices and legislative compliance.
  • Ability to; identify hazards and effective control measures, to produce method statements reflecting actual work practices, and to ensure compliance in their execution.
  • Ability to produce concise health and safety reports.
  • Excellent administration skills and understanding the importance of good record keeping to the health and safety function.
  • Computer literate.

Key Attributes:

Adaptability – Maintain effectiveness in a variety of roles and job tasks.

Compliance – Adhere to company policy and procedures and seeks approval to implement changes.

Integrity – Maintain social, organisational, and ethical norms in job related activities.

Understand – The need for control over contractors, activities, and processes.

Organising & Planning – Prioritise workload and work independently.

Communication – Effective written and oral communication at all levels.

Influence – Events rather than passively accepting actions.

Critical Thinking – Draw inferences from facts and propose advantageous courses of action.

Persuasiveness – Clear presentation of the ideas & facts to sway others and gain agreement or acceptance of changes.

High Work Standard – for oneself and others within Vardis projects.

Resilience – Maintain effectiveness in situations of disappointment or rejection.

Working at Vardis

Vardis prides itself on its people; a first-class professional team who strive to deliver exemplary residential and commercial developments. This role is ideal for a candidate who thrives in a dynamic fast paced environment.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary.
  • Access to the companies benefit schemes including contributory pension, health care and other benefits.
  • Training, personnel development and professional memberships will be encouraged and provided for.

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