Project Health And Safety Manager

Collen is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, we firmly believe that a harmonious and inclusive environment cultivates innovation and drives success. We go above and beyond to ensure that safety is ingrained in everything we do. You can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

If you are seeking an opportunity to be part of a storied history, join a team that leads the industry and contribute to a workplace where inclusivity and safety take centre stage.

Reporting to the Head of Health & Safety, the key requirements of the Health & Safety Manager shall include:

• 3rd Level Qualification in Health & Safety (Minimum Diploma)
• 3-5 years’ experience as a Health & Safety Officer
• A genuine passion for H&S matters, with a record of making measurable improvements to operational practices
• Experience in developing and implementing behavioural and Health & Safety Management Systems
• Experience in conducting audits, investigations & root cause analysis
• Thorough knowledge of H&S legislation and ability to efficiently manage all health and safety issues on site
• Ability to work and communicate confidently and effectively with both senior management within company as well as external clients and contractors
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong decision-making expertise, and the ability to engage and influence employees and senior management.
• Ability to lead a safety team, use own initiative and be self-motivated
• Experience with the ISO 45001 standard and management system
• Issue and develop performance reports to the Regional Health & Safety Manager (Snr. Health & Safety Officer) and Head of Health & Safety
• As part of the management leadership team, you will be expected to lead by example and be a subject matter expert in relation to health and safety matters

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that project specific Health & Safety Plans including Risk Assessments specific to the work for each new project are drawn up prior to the commencement of work and are regularly reviewed throughout the project
• Where the Company is appointed Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS), ensure the Company meets all obligations required under this appointment, including notification of the AF2 to the HSA
• Identify new and on-going safety-related training requirements, ensuring all mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time. Advise site management teams on training requirements and courses available
• Review site audit and inspection reports, suggestions, complaints and requests for information with follow up action
• In conjunction with the safety officers, support site management in complying with the Company Safety Policy, Company Safety Statement and Health & Safety Management System
• Lead accident and near miss investigations in conjunction with Site Management teams and the Head of Health & Safety. Ensure that all accidents and near misses are reported, recorded and investigated and that suitable notification is given to the Head of Health & Safety, Health & Safety Authority (HSA), as required
• Monitor and drive timely closure of actions agreed in response to health & safety related findings, e.g., audits, accidents, regulatory visits, statutory inspections, non-conformances etc.
• Submit a monthly health and safety report to the Head of Health & Safety to include accident, near miss and other KPI statistics
• Liaise and build effective working relationships with Senior Management, Clients and Local Authorities
• Promote the highest standards of site safety by influencing the behavioral aspects of safety performance & ensuring all safety policies and procedures are met and adhered to
• Oversee and review site performance by completing routine inspections and audits, including analysis of all risk assessments and method statements
• Proactively support and drive the operational teams to ensure continuous improvement, reduce risk, develop statistics and targets and objectives for the project
• Support the training, coaching and development of the Health & Safety Team

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.