Project HSE Specialist

Project HSE Specialist

Fortis is working with a leading construction and infrastructure company, operating globally and recognized for expertise in civil engineering, PPP projects, and building construction; committed to innovation, fostering a collaborative culture, and making a positive impact on the quality of people's lives through transformative projects.
 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Promote safe working practices and ensure the implementation of company HSE policy and procedures on site. 
• Carry out regular site HSE inspections and report back findings to relevant personnel
• Ensure that the project has been provided with the relevant HSE documentation
• Ensure that HSE project plans meet company standards
• Ensure that HSE issues are discussed at project review meetings.
• Keep and maintain clear records to comply with company internal and external audit standards
• Assist project management team members and sub-contractor owners with risk assessments and sub-contractor evaluations and documentation review when requested
• Deliver HSE training where appropriate and as agreed with the Project Manager 
• Suggest, communicate and promote initiatives for incident prevention and forward to Project Manager / HSE & Sustainability Manager for consideration
• Support the Project Manager in incident investigation
• Keep up to date on HSE legislation and industry best practice.
• Communicate, demonstrate and promote company HSE ethos, values and concepts.
• Become a role model for safe behaviour 
• Carry out other relevant duties as required from time to time.
• Liaising with the relevant legal authorities (i.e. H.S.A, EPA etc.)
• Knowledge of all legal requirements especially regarding the PSCS role and duties.
• Attend relevant HSE meetings as required
• Prepare HSE reports as required and submit in the agreed format
• Identify ideas for HSE improvement and issues submitting to the project manager and the HSE & Sustainability manager for consideration.
• Assist managers with safety and environmental submissions, risk assessments and vendor evaluations when requested.

• Level 7 qualification in health and safety
• Three years successful postgraduate experience in project HSE management
• Thorough knowledge of ISO: 45001 and ISO: 14001 standards. 
• Working towards graduate membership of IOSH. 
• Ability to deliver internal health and safety management courses. 
• Ability to advise on HSE issues on a day to day basis on site. 
• Ability to conduct standard accident/incident investigations. 
• Ability to write HSE site reports.

Please contact Dani McPadden dani@fortis.ie to discuss this opportunity or apply with your latest CV using the link provided.