Company Description
At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.
Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.
Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world
Job Description
The Health and Safety Advisor shall provide assistance and support to the H&S lead in advising on overall compliance in matters of H&S in accordance with policies and relevant statutory provisions. The role holder shall provide leadership in the delivery of health and safety delivery standards and the compliance requirements for all project activities.
The Health and Safety Advisor will act as a source of expert technical advice, providing assurance, ensuring compliance, and carrying out due diligence on matters relating to H&S to ensure that the project is delivered safely. The role holder will form part of the H&S team within the Safety function and must lead by example and serve as a role model in ensuring the highest standards of H&S are adopted across the project.
Experience
5+ years’ experience leading and embedding H&S practices and a proven track record of handling safety and environment activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.
- Experience working with Irish Government Regulation governing construction health and safety including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
- Tangible experience of driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards
- In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
- Proven track record of developing health, safety and welfare strategies
- Prior experience working within safety critical and regulated environments such as metro / rail
- Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
- Knowledge of safety management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector
Qualifications
The H&S Support will be required to possess the following skills:
- Good influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programmes
- Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of reporting inputs / performance data and deliver project / programme reports as required
- An ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service
Formal Education Qualifications
- BA / BSc in an engineering / technology or related discipline is preferred
- NEBOSH or equivalent
Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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