Job Description

Site Safety Coordinator - Cork

The Site Safety Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and managing all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects of construction contractor operations on-site.

The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, as well as the specific requirements set by the client.

This role requires a strong commitment to safety, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with both client representatives and contractor companies.

A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field with experience in HSE management fulfilling roles in PSDP & PSCS

Responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate contractor prequalification and requalification questionnaires, along with supporting HSE documentation, as required and requested by Client Representatives.
• Oversee the Contractor Management Portal (CMP) system and provide guidance to Client Representatives and contractor companies on its requirements when necessary.
• Collaborate with Client Representatives to review and approve task-specific method statements and risk assessments.
• Consult with Client Representatives to determine the scope of work for each contractor and establish appropriate training requirements for HSE induction.
• Confirm that contractor companies are HSE qualified to work on-site and that individual contractors scheduled for HSE induction have current SOLAS Safe Pass cards, manual handling training, and other relevant task-specific training.
• Ensure that individual contractors successfully complete general HSE induction knowledge checks before presenting to security for access control cards.
• Conduct induction and specific HSE training for all contractors arriving to site i.e LOTO and hot work training
• Review and approve permits to work and risk assessment documents for external contractors carrying out on-site work. Visit worksites prior to approving permits for high-risk activities, such as high-energy hot work in hazardous areas.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly safety audits of permit to work, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry, and general contractor documentation and work practices.
• Actively manage the contractor Safety Observation Report (SOR) programme and participate in the site safety observation programme (B-safe).
• Lead and participate in event investigations and follow up as required.
• Participate in and facilitate contractor HSE meetings as needed.
• Work closely with site project, maintenance, and other functions, as well as the HSE team, to manage HSE aspects of contractor works.

Arcadis | DPS Group is a leading Project Management and Engineering Company delivering Full-Service Engineering with a ‘client first’ mentality and personal touch across a range of market sectors: Project and Programme Management, Procurement, Design, Construction Management, Health & Safety Management, Commissioning, Qualification and Start-up. We have one goal: to deliver more than our clients expect first time, every time.

Arcadis | DPS Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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