EHS Advisor

at  CField Construction

COMPANY INFO:

Headquartered in Cork, CField Construction is a privately owned company that provides construction services to both private and public partners across a wide range of sectors in both Ireland and the UK.The Company has a group turnover of over €200m with offices in both Cork and London.
Our vision is to be the contractor of choice with a reputation for delivering the highest quality projects and an unparalleled service. CField employs the best people, invests heavily in training and development, and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health & safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation. This is evidenced by the fact that CField was one of the first companies in Ireland to achieve ISO 45001 certification.
Due to continuing expansion, CField are seekingan Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team. We are committed to investing in supporting the professional development of all employees.

KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Hold relevant Irish EHS qualifications
• Excellent knowledge of EHS requirements in Irish Construction Industry
• Good knowledge of current technical building requirements
• Strong drive to continuously improve systems, processes and self
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive with strong problem-solving ability
• Effective time management
• Good IT skills

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Professional membership fees
• Professional development & training opportunities
• Company sponsored events & social activities
  This job description is intended to cover the minimum duties and responsibilities required for this position. The job description is subject to review and additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time in line with operational needs.
  This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation. Immediate start available and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  CField Construction is an Equal Opportunities employer and recognises its responsibility to provide fair treatment and equality of opportunity to both employees and prospective employees, in access to employment, conditions of employment, training and development, promotion, and in other employment decisions without discrimination. The Company will not tolerate any form of discrimination, direct or indirect, and recognises the benefits of a diverse community of employees.
  If you are interested in this role and match the requirements outlined above, please send your CV &Cover letter to hr@cfield.ie
  Please send CV to hr@cfield.ie

SUMMARY OF ROLE:

Reporting to the EHS Lead, the successful candidate will assist in developing, implementing and monitoring CField EHS strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in CField’s EHS department

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assist in developing and implementing EHS strategies and policies to:
• Help ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors
• Assist in protection of the environment
• Ensure ongoing legal compliance
• Keep up to date with current EHS legislation and industry best practice and share this information with EHS Committee and site staff
• Take a lead role in maintaining/improving our overall safety performance and that of our supply chain partners
• Attend all pre-commencement meetings and agree which RAMs need your review
• Review Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for new projects
• Review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as required
• Developing effective relationships with the Clients EHS Representatives
• Sit with and mentor site management teams in site set up, preparing EHS documents or presentations such as RAMS, toolbox talks, etc.
• Perform periodic site inspections and prepare relevant audit reports
• Attend internal project meeting to discuss specific issues when activities on site require
• Take the lead in accident investigations and communicate findings to the EHS Committee
• Advice on EHS training requirements
• Assist in Preparation of EHS bulletins based on learnings from incidents/near misses/audits or review of EHS policies & procedures
• Assist in Maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system that meets the needs and requirements of the business while satisfying the requirements of ISO:14001 and ISO:45001
• Assist in Review of existing EHS policies & procedures, amend where required and communicate to all staff
• Assist in Improving and influencing EHS aspects of tender development and evaluation