nbxTalent are currently recruiting for an EHS (Environmental Health Safety) Officer to join a growing construction firm based in Dublin with a reputation for its excellent working culture. The ideal candidate will have a construction or trade background as the role will consist of both site visits along with office based duties. The role entails the responsibility for monitoring & enforcing of health and safety standards across the business as a whole while also conducting investigations as required.

Responsibilities

Develop guidelines, processes and documentation to support the Company in addressing and enforcing the required standards within both health and safety and environmental legislation
Prepare and inspect both Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) along with PSCS (Project Supervisor Construction Stage) documentation
Conducting both administrative and site audits to ensure contractual obligations are being met
Observe personnel on-site to ensure EHS compliance. This will include monitoring specialist subcontractors, agency & direct employees
Lead and coordinate incident investigations and utilise root cause analysis
Ensure continued compliance with all regulatory standards including ISO14000 & ISO45001
Be proactive in identifying both positive and negative incidents while possessing the ability to implement realistic corrective and preventive measures
Manage & maintain employee training records in conjunction with the Training Department
Create & develop content for the EHS intranet to include best practice policies & procedures

Skills & Qualification Requirements

Degree qualified, in an EHS discipline
3-5 years’ EHS experience in a Facilities Management and/or Construction environment is essential
Possess an Internal Auditing accreditation to include Integrated Management Systems (ISO 14000 and ISO 45001). Other relevant accreditations are also welcomed
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulations
Preferably has qualifications in the following areas - Train the Trainer, First Aid, Manual Handling and DSE Assessor
Knowledge of Electrical, Mechanical and Construction industry essential
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluent English

Benefits

Company Car Provided
Pension
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Sick Pay
Health Insurance
HSF

Environmental Health Safety Officer jobs

Environmental Health Safety Officer