Health & Safety Assistant Manager

Description

The Health and Safety Assistant Manager will provide assistance and support to the Health and Safety Manager in carrying out any necessary health and safety activities during the delivery of BusConnects Dublin Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works (CBCIW). The Health and Safety Assistant Manager will act as a source of expert technical advice, providing assurance, ensuring compliance, and carrying out due diligence on matters relating to health and safety to ensure that CBCIW is delivered safely. The role holder will lead by example and serve as a role model in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are adopted across CBCIW.

• Undertaking the roles of Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and /or Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) or equivalent roles in other jurisdictions.
• Driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards
• Conduct and documenting risk assessments.
• Advice clients in relation to construction and other applicable health and safety legislation.
• Prepare Safety Statements.
• Dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of processes and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting.
• Carry out health and safety audits/inspections and reviews of construction sites, places of work and client systems.

Requirements

Professional Memberships

Practicing / Training / Compliance Certification

A 3rd level Health and Safety qualification.

• Ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and deliver consistent service;
• Proven track record of developing health, safety and welfare strategies
• Ability to step back from the detail and take a holistic overview;
• Indepth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural, engineering or construction sectors
• NEBOSH or equivalent is desirable.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment both on their own initiative and as part of a team.
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience leading and embedding health and safety practices and a proven track record of carrying out health and safety activities in high value road and / or infrastructure projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity to CBCIW.
• Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills;
• Experience working with Safety Management Systems such as Safe T Cert, OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001.
• It is desirable for the Health and Safety Assistant Manager to possess the following skills:
• Ability to deal with and resolve unforeseen risks and issues;
• Experience working with Irish Government Regulations governing construction health and safety including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
• Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service delivery;
• Bachelor’s degree in a constructionrelated subject (or equivalent).
• Membership of an engineering, construction or health and safety organisation (e.g., Engineers Ireland, IOSH) is desirable.
• Safepass accreditation is desirable.
• A 3rd level Health and Safety qualification. We also value:
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies;
• High level of attention to detail;
• Ability to manage client expectations and deliver within agreed parameters; and
• Working within safety critical and regulated environments, preferably within live, urban environments

Benefits

• Wellbeing and Culture: At Arup we are committed to fostering a healthy working culture by offering a range of health and wellbeing benefits, including health insurance, flexible working schemes, wellness programmes and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Wellbeing & Ownership: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package and share in Arup's success through our global profitsharing programme.
• Professional Growth & Development: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities, training programs, and mentorship to enhance your skills and advance your career at Arup.
• Global Opportunities: Collaborate with colleagues worldwide and explore potential shortterm or longterm assignments at other Arup offices and project locations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance