Junior Health & Safety Officer

Key Requirements:

• A recognised qualification in Health & Safety

• 2 years post qualification experience in a similar role

• A genuine passion for H&S matters, with a record of making measurable improvements to operational practices

• 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

As a member of the project management team, you have the opportunity to influence safety culture onsite by demonstrating personal commitment, setting clear expectations, and effectively communicating safety policies. By consistently modelling safe behaviour, prioritizing safety above productivity, and ensuring that all workers receive proper training and resources, you can foster an environment where safety is ingrained in every aspect of the construction process. Encouraging open communication, recognizing and rewarding safe behaviour, and conducting regular inspections further reinforce the importance of safety. By taking these steps, you can help create a culture where safety is a shared value and a top priority for all stakeholders involved in the project.

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to and under the direction of the Health and Safety Manager, your key responsibilities are: -

• Carrying out safety inspections and producing risk assessments

• Regularly review and update Company Risk Assessments, Safe Operating Procedures and Safety Statement

• Complete Safety Induction Training for all new employees and sub-contractors, and maintain documentary evidence of the same

• Investigate, record and report accidents, incidents and near-misses promptly, ensuring any corrective actions are implemented without delay

• Provide relevant accident information for insurance purposes

• Identify new and on-going safety related training requirements, ensuring all mandatory training is reviewed and delivered on time

• Ensure that correct PPE is availed of at all times by all relevant employees

• Enforce Health and Safety Department Policies

• Review sub-contractors’ Safety Statements and Safety Compliance

• Attend regular Health & Safety meetings

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