Senior H&S Officer

We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including housing, commercial, education and healthcare. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented Senior H&S Officer to join our high performing team.

REPORTING TO: SHEQ Lead

LOCATION: Frankfurt, Germany 

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time, permanent

HOURS: Monday – Friday

Role Responsibilities

• Positive engagement with staff across all levels of the company, supply chain partners and stakeholders, promoting an effective H&S management system and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Engage with external organisations including enforcing authorities and client representatives.
• Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to Environmental, Health and Safety matter, including statutory training and reporting.
• Assist with the review and further development of SHEQ documentation including Construction Phase H&S Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements, permit procedures, temporary works and statutory documentation.
  
• Assist with the review, further development and implementation of SHEQ policies, procedures and initiatives.
  
• Provide training, coaching and support to staff on Health and Safety policies, procedures, best practice and legal requirements, ensuring fairness and consistency.
  
• Investigate and address SHEQ issues and incidents in a thorough, impartial and professional manner with the objective of establishing facts and learning outcomes so that key points may be shared with relevant personnel for the betterment of overall EHS performance.
  
• Escalate relevant issues and incidents to SHEQ Lead
  
• Conduct periodic site safety inspections and audits, developing action plans and ensuring those action plans are seen through to completion within the required timeframe.
  
• Assist with the administration, and maintenance of up to date and accurate Health and Safety/ Training electronic records and manual files.
  
• Prepare and deliver structured training and shorter updates across all levels of the company.
  Identify, analyse, understand and report on trends which effect the management of company SHEQ policies and procedures.
  
• Keep up to date with relevant H&S Legislation, Industry Codes of Practice and wider industry development.
  
• Assist with maintaining relevant 3rd party accreditations and gaining compliance with new standards according to business objectives.
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time.
  

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Required

• Recognised safety qualification e.g. NEBOSH.
  
• 2-3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the construction industry.
  
• Good knowledge of construction activities and processes.
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
• IT literate – proficient in MS Excel and Word.
  
• Highly developed organisational and time management skills.
  
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management and site staff.
  
• Confidential in all matters.
• EU Passport Required

Benefits

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary:

• 31 days Annual Leave
• Living Away Allowance
• Accommodation provided
• Life Assurance Policy
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Working Policy
• Wellbeing Events
• Company Occupational Health
• Social Events
• Team Development Days
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Bespoke career pathways
• Support for Chartership Pathways
• State-of-the-art office facilities
• On-Site Car Parking
• Professional Membership Support
• Branded clothing