EHS Advisor

Headquartered in Cork, CField Construction is a privately owned company that provides construction services to both private and public partners across a wide range of sectors in both Ireland and the UK. The Company has a group turnover of over €200m with offices in both Cork and London.

Our vision is to be the contractor of choice with a reputation for delivering the highest quality projects and an unparalleled service. CField employs the best people, invests heavily in training and development, and ensures that the highest standards of quality, health & safety and governance are applied throughout the organisation. This is evidenced by the fact that CField was one of the first companies in Ireland to achieve ISO 45001 certification.

Due to continuing expansion, CField is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team. We are committed to investing in supporting the professional development of all employees.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the successful candidate will assist in developing, implementing and monitoring CField EHS strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual looking to develop their career in CField’s EHS department.

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• Assist in developing and implementing EHS strategies and policies to:
  
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  • Help ensure the safety of all employees, contractors and visitors
    
  • Assist in protection of the environment
    
  • Ensure ongoing legal compliance
    
  
  
• Keep up to date with current EHS legislation and industry best practice and share this information with the EHS Committee and site staff
  
• Take a lead role in maintaining/improving the Company’s overall safety performance and that of supply chain partners
  
• Attend all pre-commencement meetings and agree which RAMs need your review
  
• Review Construction Phase Health and Safety Plans for new projects
  
• Review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) as required
  
• Develop effective relationships with the Clients EHS Representatives
  
• Sit with and mentor site management teams in site set up, preparing EHS documents or presentations such as RAMS, toolbox talks, etc.
  
• Perform periodic site inspections and prepare relevant audit reports
  
• Attend internal project meetings to discuss specific issues when activities on site require
  
• Take the lead in accident investigations and communicate findings to the EHS Committee
  
• Advise on EHS training requirements
  
• Assist in Preparation of EHS bulletins based on learnings from incidents/near misses/audits or review of EHS policies & procedures
  
• Assist in Maintaining a comprehensive EHS management system that meets the needs and requirements of the business while satisfying the requirements of ISO:14001 and ISO:45001
  
• Assist in Review of existing EHS policies & procedures, amend where required xcfaprz and communicate to all staff
  
• Assist in Improving and influencing EHS aspects of tender development and evaluation
  

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• Minimum 2 years experience in EHS role, construction experience is preferable but not essential
  
• Hold relevant Irish EHS qualifications
  
• Excellent knowledge of EHS requirements in Irish Construction Industry
  
• Good knowledge of current technical building requirements
  
• Strong drive to continuously improve systems, processes and self
  
• Ability to build strong working relationships with a wide range of people
  
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  
• Proactive with strong problem‑solving ability
  
• Effective time management
  
• Good IT skills
  

Health & Safety

Company Vehicle
Group Life Assurance
Pension Fund
Performance Bonus
Private healthcare