Senior SHQ Consultant

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realise their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

In Ireland, Turner & Townsend provides a broad spectrum of SHQ services across both property and infrastructure sectors, managing delivery of these services across an extensive range of project / programme values, from €100k to €2 billion

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Senior SHQ Consultant with a good track record in delivering across a broad range of projects and programmes. The successful candidate would be responsible for leading and / or supporting in the Safety, Health & Quality team’s delivery of projects in Ireland in accordance with legislative requirements and Turner and Townsend internal quality, health & safety and environmental procedures.

The role includes acting as the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and providing SHQ consultancy services to clients, conducting inspections / audits and providing clients with expert technical advice.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to lead projects and manage their own time effectively. They will also be expected to contribute to the management of internal procedures and the development of junior members of staff. An overview of the responsibilties is:

We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Senior SHQ Consultant with a good track record in delivering across a broad range of projects and programmes. The successful candidate would be responsible for leading and / or supporting in the Safety, Health & Quality team’s delivery of projects in Ireland in accordance with legislative requirements and Turner and Townsend internal quality, health & safety and environmental procedures.

The role includes acting as the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) and providing SHQ consultancy services to clients, conducting inspections / audits and providing clients with expert technical advice.

The successful candidate will be expected to be able to lead projects and manage their own time effectively. They will also be expected to contribute to the management of internal procedures and the development of junior members of staff. An overview of the responsibilties is:

PSDP

• Preparing and submitting project AF1
• Confirming what safety file information exists and ensuring it is available to design team
• Ensuring coordination of the different design safety aspects of the design, between the various design disciplines.
• Leading design health & safety workshops as required and challenge design assumptions as appropriate
• Preparing and updating high level design risk register
• Preparing Preliminary Safety and Health Plans
• Inputing into the health and safety requirements for the Tender documentation and reviewing health & safety aspects of tender submissions
• Agreeing with the client the contents and format of the Safety File
• Attending design and progress meetings throughout the lifecycle of the project
• Coordinating temporary works between the permanent and temporary works designers
• Working with the PSCS and design Team to prepare and submit the Safety File to the Cllient on completion of projects

SHQ Consultancy

• Undertaking inspections / audits and reporting to the client in an agreed format
• Reviewing and commenting on project health & safety documentation – e.g. Construction Stage Safety & Health Plans, Emergency Plans, Risk Assessment Method Statements, Temporary Works and Lift Plans.
• Reviewing records of statutory inspections
• Attending RAMS review, high risk workshops and other meeting as required
• Attending accident and incident reviews and report to the client on causation
• Providing expert advice, assistance and support on HSE requirements

The candidate will have the following key attributes:

• Have extensive knowledge of Irish safety, health and environmental legislation and understanding of construction best practice
• Have knowledge of the implementation of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management system standards
• Be familiar with a variety of construction projects and a sound understanding of the safety and health issues associated with that work
• Be a problem solver with the capacity to analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify key issues and produce logical, practical and acceptable solutions
• Have excellent communication / interpersonal skills including the ability to prepare / deliver presentations and lead meetings
• Possess the ability to compile inspection / audits reports and undertake statistical analysis (e.g. trend analysis) in a timely manner
• Be assertive, fair and consistent when implementing client, company or legislative requirements
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities
• Have commercial awareness and be able to identify and pursue business opportunities
• IT literite, being proficient in the use of MS Office as a minimum

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a similar qualification awarded by a recognised institution
• Lead Auditor
• Possess a full Irish driving license
• Circa 10 years + relevant experience
• Membership of a recognised professional body is preferable

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Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.