H&S Advisor

Quinn Downes Group are a leading National provider of Mechanical Service Installations to high-profile clients across Ireland. We have an exciting opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our expanding team.  

The successful candidate will join the Quinn Downes Group QEHS Department reporting to the Group QEHS Manager. This is a site-based role at a data centre project in Blanchardstown.  

Main Duties and Responsibilities 

• Work with and report to the QEHS Manager to identify and mitigate site-specific hazards. 
• Liaise with the Contracts Manager & Site Manager onsite to ensure compliance with current Health and Safety statutory requirements and Company procedures. 
• Attend regular Health & Safety meetings between staff, subcontractors and senior management. 
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments and audits. 
• Delivering on continual improvement on existing ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 standards. 
• Participation in yearly NSAI surveillance and recertification audits. 
• Reviewing and assisting with the development of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for employee's and subcontractors. 
• Continual review of Health and Safety Documents, Processes and Procedures. 
• Detailed reporting and investigation of incidents, accidents, near misses and dangerous occurrences and updating associated databases. 
• Reporting, recommending, and implementing corrective actions for Health and Safety nonconformities. 
• Communicating good practice and good catches to relevant parties. 
• Trend Analysis across incidents, non-conformances and good catches. 
• Conducting, organising training including Toolbox Talks. 
• Occasional travel to other sites. 

Desired Criteria 

• 3-4 years of relevant experience.  
• Experience in Data Centres / live environments.  
• IOSH/NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.  
• Knowledge of Health & Safety Legislation, Codes of Practice and Guidelines. 
• Must be IT Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. 
• Confident, proactive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and on your own initiative. 
• Willingness to uphold health and safety values above all others. 
• Full Clean driver's license for occasional travel to other sites.