Senior EHS Advisor
Mercury is the European leader in construction solutions.
We build and manage complex engineering & construction projects for the world’s leading corporations. Our solutions help deliver technologies and life changing advancements that connect people, communities, and businesses, giving them the power to achieve incredible things. Our people have the courage to be innovative. Their determination and sharp focus enable us to deliver with certainty, time and time again.
We deliver our clients’ visions through leading edge construction solutions across multiple sectors, including Enterprise Data Centres, Advanced Technology & Life Sciences, Hyperscale Data Centres, Fire Protection.
At Mercury, it is our duty to encourage and back our people to realise their vision of themselves. We place them at the heart of what we do, providing challenging opportunities to develop within a great team in a supportive environment that allows them to reach their full potential.
Scope of Role:
Reporting to the Sector EHS Manager / BU EHS Manager / EHS Project Lead, this person is responsible for all aspects of health and safety as it relates a scope of work with an approximate value of €xxxx within the specific project. Working in conjunction with the Project Management team this person will set clear direction and expectations for the Mercury personnel & associated contractors including agency staff on site. This core management team will create the vision; provide leadership; set EHS targets; implement EHS processes and procedures for all on their project to adhere to.
This person will manage part of the EHS systems on site & work closely with their Sector EHS Manager / Head Office EHS Support Management to ensure a consistent approach to EHS standards is achieved on site. in line with Group EHS Expectations.
Key Responsibilities of the Role:
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of the Mercury Engineering Safety Management system on site – Consistent approach across all projects.
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation in the particular region the Sector operates.
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of Mercury Engineering & PSCS / Main Contractor Environmental, Health & Safety Plans on the particular project.
* Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work systems on site .
* Implementation, Compliance & Management the project specific execution plan. Sector EHS Manager to ensure all EHS plans are project specific, Issued to all relevant parties & reviewed regularly with the project manager, EHS Lead & BU Manager.
* Coordination, Implementation, Compliance & Management of project safety indicators as identified in Mercury analytical reports
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of Good Safety Practices ensuring they are managed & maintained consistently on site.
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
* Involvement in onboarding & management of all subcontractors working within the sector, including the auditing of contractors on a regular basis
* Issuing NCR’s to subcontractors that are in contravention on Mercury EHS policy or projects EHS procedures. All NCR’s to be agreed with SBU Manager & Sector EHS Manager
* Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered by the project EHS team with results / findings issued to Sector EHS Manager, Sector Director & Group EHS Dept.
* Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions with Sector EHS Manager, SBU Manager & Group EHS Dept.
* Audit Expectations of EHS Advisor When working on a Mercury project.
* #01 Compliance Audit Per Week
* #03 Safe Plan of Action Per Day – Depending on site numbers
* #01 Environmental Audit Per Month
* High Risk Activity(HRA) Audits as the project requires
* Subcontractor Audits – As the project requires, as directed by the SBU EHS Lead
* Implementation, Compliance & Management of a Proactive approach to project / client EHS requirements.
* Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
* Attend Project related EHS meetings as necessary, Internal & External.
* Walk site constantly - 70 – 80% of the EHS advisors time should be spent on site working / guiding / educating the workforce in EHS Matters.;
* Ensure that Mercury Engineering induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained by the respective EHS project teams in line with Mercury requirements.
* Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary across specific BU projects.
* Issue all completed incident report packs to Sector EHS manager for review once completed this will include Senior Managers signatures, Subcon Reports, Mercury Report Root Cause Analysis & Lessons Learned document post incident. The Sector EHS Manager has responsibility to issue the completed incident report pack to Group EHS Dept.
* Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained on site.
* Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
* Liaison with Client Management on environmental, health & safety issues on site.
* Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
* Sustainability programmes are implemented & maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
* Wellness programmes are Implemented & maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
* Escalate all EHS matters to senior project managers & SBU EHS Lead.
* Communication of the EHS requirements to the workforce
* Any other duties associated with this role.
Core Competencies & Essential Criteria
* Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
* HETAC Level 8 (H-Dip or Degree) qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety
* Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
* Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
* Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
* Strong communication & computer skills,
* Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.
* Previous experience in Construction Operations.
* Professional certification
* Travel will be required for this position.
* Second language for the region of work would be an advantage.
Desirable Criteria
* Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation in the regions the Sector operates within.
* Close attention to detail
* Good team-working skills
* Good Leadership Qualities
* Good Communication Skills
* Strong when dealing with contractor management / GC Management