Amsterdam Campus Health & Safety Leader
Key Skills
Job Description
Overview Opportuinity for a Health & Safety Campus Lead in Amsterdam. The Senior Health & Safety Campus Lead provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment,quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site. John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Demonstrate exceptional H&S leadership at a campus level by your beliefs and behaviours Provide support and direction to the Campus Project Director and Project Manager Be the interface with the Campus Client and/or their representatives for H&S matters Lead and provide line management to a team (2-4) of Campus based H&S Managers Assist Head of H&S and Business Unit H&S Manger in roll out of company Strategy Ensure consistent implementation of company standards, procedures, policies and expectations; including identifying variances and equivalents needed due to working outside Ireland / UK Ensure workplaces receive Health Checks, Inspections and Risk Reviews at specified frequencies and with intrusiveness in accordance with Policy and Direction. Raise “at risk” / early intervention concerns to Head of H&S and Business Unit H&S Manger when needed. Ensure accidents/incidents are investigated and lessons learnt communicated. Monitor Health and Safety performance within the Campus and prepare appropriate reports. Prepare a Health and Safety report for the Campus at applicable internals. Ensure adequate cover for Health and Safety is provided and alert the BU H&S Manager if this is likely to become a problem. Provide main point of contact for enforcement agencies following their visits or investigations. Keep up to date with legislation and interpretations thereof to facilitate the provision of competent Health and Safety advice to the business. Be aware of own limitations and ensure advise given remains within those limitations. Call in additional support to supplement own abilities where required. Identify learning and development requirements for yourself as well as those of staff who report to you Coach staff at all levels in Health and Safety expectations and standards Experience Experience Communicate clearly, both orally & in writing CMIOSH & member of IEMA (or equivalent) At least 12 years in construction industry At least 12 years as a Health and Safety professional Use influence and empathy for relevant occasions. Proficient IT skills Have an instinct to anticipate change. Show collaboration and consensus in team tasks & client relationships. Capacity to stretch performance requirements. Monitoring and managing performance. Be innovative. Interpersonal & engaging skills Time Management Organisation Skills Assertiveness Leadership Qualifications Training & Skills Managing & developing direct reports NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent. Member of IEMA or equivalent Lead Auditor or equivalent Mandatory aspects of Sisk L & D directory. Extracurricular exposure to a related Health and Safety specialism e.g. BBS, Occ Health, BIM etc. Ideally a qualification in engineering or construction technology / management. Awareness of lifting operations: BS 7121/ IS 361 (or in country equivalent). Temp Works Awareness Incident Investigation Training Additional Information Salary 26 days annual leave Pension and benefits Unlimited learning and development opportunities Much more Our People and Recruitment Commitment At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team. All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland
Core Responsibilities
Lead health and safety across the Amsterdam campus, supporting project leadership and serving as the main health and safety contact for the client and enforcement agencies. Manage and develop a team of campus health and safety managers, oversee inspections and incident investigations, monitor performance, and ensure consistent application of company standards and legal requirements.
Requirements
Candidates need at least 12 years of construction industry experience and 12 years as a health and safety professional, along with CMIOSH status and IEMA membership or equivalent. A NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, lead auditor qualification, relevant training, and strong leadership, communication, organizational, and risk management capabilities are required; an engineering or construction-related qualification is preferred.
Benefits
- 26 Days Annual Leave
- Pension
- Learning And Development Opportunities
About John Sisk & Son Ltd
Industry: Construction
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
Founded in Cork and family-owned Sisk is an innovative, international, construction and engineering business with a long-term vision and over 165 years in operation. Sisk employs approx. 2,500 people and is Ireland's leading provider of construction services with extensive operations across Ireland, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with the track record, scale and capacity to successfully undertake large, complex multidisciplinary programmes. Sisk is recognised by global clients as a world leader in safe delivery. Sisk delivers projects and programmes in key sectors such as Data and Technology, Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences, Infrastructure, Transportation, Healthcare, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Leisure, Education and Energy. Sisk offers a life-cycle approach to construction from planning and offsite construction, through delivering and fitting out a project safely and sustainably with technology as a key enabler, and then working with clients to help manage and maintain buildings efficiently throughout their lifespan.