Health & Safety Officer

• Assist H&S Manager and Site management to coordinate the safe systems of work for contractors.
• Assist Health & Safety Manager to develop and implement Risk assessments and improvements to the Cairn Homes Safe Systems of Work.
• Work as part of the Cairn Homes Construction management team to ensure the provision of a safe and productive work environment.
• Monitor and enforce the implementation of Cairn Homes Health & Safety Management System.
• Contribute to accident and incident investigation.
• Contribute to the Tool Box talk topics, discussion and delivery.
• Assist Site management to ensure Contractor Compliance on Cairn Homes Sites.
• Enforce site specific disciplinary procedures.
• Identify training needs on site for Cairn personnel and the contractors.
• Ensure the site folders and statutory records are being maintained on site.
• Ensure strict adherence to site rules by all contractors.
• Identify site specific hazards and ensure they are addressed in the site documentation and in a practical manner on the site.
• Ensure clear lines of communication are maintained to the H&S Manager.
• Assist site management to comply with statutory H&S requirements.
• Carry out H&S auditing on site and address non-conformances as they are identified with site management and contractors.

Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to manage Health and Safety on our residential construction site in Mariavilla Maynooth. This role is responsible for the implementation of the Cairn Homes safety management system and will report directly to the Health and Safety Manager. We require an experienced, motivated team player with a keen commercial acumen who can contribute to the successful delivery of the project.

• Able to work and build strong relationships with contractors from various backgrounds and trades
• Able to manage Health and Safety on-site using their own initiative within the scope of the management system
• Strong relationship builder and ability to leverage key relationships across the full spectrum of project stakeholders and statutory bodies
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in in managing safety systems in construction is required, including a qualification in Occupational Health and Safety
• Ability to manage risk and implement control measures
• Able to chair and deliver Health and Safety meetings and presentations
• Member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) preferred

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

• Tax saver - travel and bike to work
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Competitive salary
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme (APSS)
• Annual salary review
• Performance related bonus
• Income protection
• Life assurance
• Free Cairn annual leave days
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme with VHI
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding