Health & Safety Package Lead

The Health and Safety Advisor shall provide assistance and support to the H&S lead in advising on overall compliance in matters of H&S in accordance with MetroLink's policies and relevant statutory provisions.
The role holder shall provide leadership in the delivery of health and safety delivery standards and the compliance requirements for all MetroLink's project activities.
The Health and Safety Advisor will act as a source of expert technical advice, providing assurance, ensuring compliance, and carrying out due diligence on matters relating to H&S to ensure that the project is delivered safely.
The role holder will form part of the H&S team within the Safety function and must lead by example and serve as a role model in ensuring the highest standards of H&S are adopted across the project.
Experience
10+ years' experience leading and embedding H&S practices and a proven track record of handling safety and environment activities in high value metro rail projects or projects of a similar scale / complexity.
Experience working with Irish Government Regulation governing construction health and safety including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
Tangible experience of driving best practice in technical activities, processes, policies and standards
In-depth understanding of the design and delivery requirements of technically complex projects in the architectural / engineering / construction sectors
Proven track record of developing health, safety and welfare strategies
Prior experience working within safety critical and regulated environments such as metro / rail
Experience of dealing with a range of stakeholders at all levels across the organisation influencing the improvement of process and providing guidance to support project delivery and reporting
Knowledge of safety management and process improvement practices and systems is desirable, preferably within the construction sector
Qualifications
Good influencing skills to manage and motivate teams in support of delivery of high risk, value and complex project and programmes
Ability to coordinate and organize multiple sources of reporting inputs / performance data and deliver project / programme reports as required
An ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to govern and drive outcomes to ensure high quality service
Formal Education Qualifications
BA / BSc in an engineering / technology or related discipline is preferred
NEBOSH or equivalent
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