Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor

Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, and established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd t/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital-first innovator in the construction, building services, and smart-building sectors. We specialise in the planning, management, and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, retail, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance and are committed to building exceptional, motivated teams who help drive McKeon Group & Hereworks to be leaders in Construction & Technology—while enjoying the journey along the way.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams. Great care and attention go into recruitment, we want to work with high quality, experienced people who will add to the culture, competencies and ethos.

What’s the Opportunity?

We have a number of exciting projects due to start in the coming months and we are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and assist us in ensuring we fulfil our promise to plan, communicate, and deliver projects of highest standard with an emphasis on safety, sustainability and quality.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Ensure compliance with all EHS legislation in consultation with EHS Manager
  • Work with the EHS team in ensuring company compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
  • Preparation of Project Specific Safety Plans 
  • Notifications (AF2) to HSA 
  • Preparation of RAMS
  • Work Permit Applications 
  • Site Visits / Inspections / Audits 
  • Approval of subcontractor RAMS
  • Subcontractor Safety Reviews 
  • Induction Talks 
  • Toolbox Talks 
  • Employee Safety Training Reviews 
  • Preparation / compilation of various elements of Pre-Qualification packages. 
  • Attendance at and reporting at site meetings where relevant. 
  • Other duties / projects as required

Benefits of joining us in the Health and Safety Role

  • McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
  • Pension Scheme
  • Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
  • Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
  • Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
  • Regular Company and Team Events
  • Subsidised EV charging at head office

Qualifications Required

  • Third Level Qualification in Environmental / Health and Safety required
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in H&S in Construction, ideally with Main Contractor 
  • Excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company 
  • Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation  
  • Previous experience of Procore and iAuditor an advantage
  • Possess strong planning, organisational and teamwork skills 
  • Experience of working in live environments such as educational facilities beneficial
  • Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.
  • A strong commitment to promoting a culture of Safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
  • Should be honest, flexible, hardworking, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.  
  • The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, hands on and motivated individual.

Salary:

DOE

Location:

Projects are located mainly across Leinster, Head Office in Ashbourne Co. Meath.  

Reporting to:

EHS Manager

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