Health and Safety Lead

December 23, 2024 | Comments Off on Health and Safety Lead

HEALTH & SAFETY LEAD

Frankfurt, Germany

Competitive salary + Tax free Allowance + Accommodation + Travel + Flights + Package (Rotation)

Description

We are working with one of Irelands leading contractors who specialise in the delivery of Hyperscale Data Centres across Europe. They are seeking an experience Health and Safety Lead to assist on a hyperscale Campus in Germany for one of the worlds largest tech giants. Fantastic opportunity to oversee health & Safety on a brand new project cradle to grave and become a recognised specialist in the Data Centre construction space.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee that projects comply with company Safety Management system.
  • Develop construction stage plans.
  • Carry out H&S reporting and analysis of various metrics.
  • Keep the senior management appraised of H&S department work progress.
  • Ensure compliance to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
  • Ensure compliance to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
  • Oversee and support the development of method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, and H&S permits to work.
  • Oversee compliance with the project execution plans.
  • Ensure that good safety practices are managed & maintained across the group.
  • Oversee ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments and control of hazardous substances.
  • Ensure that safety interventions are completed & registered.
  • Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
  • Maintain records of statutory inspections and ensure adequate documentation is available for the same.
  • Adopt a proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
  • Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
  • Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
  • Ensure that project PPE is resourced & available.
  • Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to the project management team.

Requirements

  • Experience in data centre construction projects is desired.
  • Relevant third level degree/ NEBOSH qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety.
  • 5+ years' experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
  • 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, as well as ability to maintain reporting databases and associated documentation.
  • Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.