Overview
PM Group wishes to recruit a number of Senior Construction Site Health and Safety Managers for large-scale construction projects based in Ireland and Western Europe. Reporting to the Site Construction Manager and Manager of Group Construction Health & Safety Services, you will be responsible for developing and implementing a project-specific Construction Health & Safety programme to deliver best in class performance
Who we are
PM Group is an employee owned, international project delivery firm with a team of 4,000+ people. We are world leaders in the pharma, food, medtech and mission critical sectors. From our network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US, we work with the world's leading organisations. We are focused on growing a sustainable business centred around our people, our clients and trade partners.
Responsibilities
Job Role and Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
1. Develop, promote and maintain a strong, pro-active health & safety culture on the project
2. Ensure implementation of PM Group’s environmental and sustainability programmes
3. Ensure full compliance with local and national Health and Safety legislation pertaining to the project construction phase
4. Develop project-specific health & safety strategies, programmes and plans in partnership with Group Construction Health and Safety
5. Implement the Group’s behavioural based safety programme
6. Co-ordinate construction health and safety programme elements addressing site access, security, project induction, first aid, welfare and emergency arrangements
7. Co-ordinate and manage on-site construction health and safety resources
8. Communicate and co-ordinate the adoption of industry best practices in health and safety on the project
9. Establish a process of active health and safety monitoring through audits and inspections of site conditions and contractor activities
10. Monitor and report on health and safety performance and challenges using predefined leading and lagging health and safety performance indicators
11. Co-ordinate the development and implementation of health and safety programmes and initiatives designed to continually improve performance
12. Support the Project’s Construction Manager in the execution of health and safety related statutory duties
13. Co-ordinate the investigation of incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented
14. Influence employee work practices through dialogue, relationship building and behavioural safety coaching
15. Co-ordinate the development and delivery of safety training, workshops and awareness briefings in consultation with the site construction management team
16. Co-ordinate and manage all safety aspects of the transition from Construction through to Commissioning
17. Co-ordinate and manage all safety aspects of Commissioning safety when ownership retained by the project
18. Co-ordinate the development and implementation of health and safety wellness programmes
19. Maintain compliance with the company’s ISO45001 accredited safety management system.
Qualifications
20. Primary Degree in Engineering, Science or equivalent, in conjunction with a recognised Diploma in the Occupational Health and Safety
21. Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent qualification would be an advantage
22. An advanced knowledge of construction health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines with a minimum 10 years’ experience in a related role
23. Experience and proven capabilities in developing and implementing world class health and safety management systems in a construction projects environment
24. Experience in developing and implementing behavioural safety programmes
25. Strong verbal and written communication skills; strong influencing and negotiation skills.
26. A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operator levels within a project organisation