Lead Design Safety

• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement of IPS policies and technical standards and procedures.
• Identifies opportunities to support internal reviews and training for education of IPS personnel, supply chain partners and/or application of lessons learned.
• Coordinates the collation of site safety statistics and manages reporting system.
• Supports the development of the Design Safety department, providing mentorship and guidance.
• Attends Safety Steering Meetings, reporting and sharing best practise on projects.

• Conducts themself with an uncompromising commitment to the welfare of our clients and each other. Must act in an ethical, professional and respectful manner at all times.
• Motivated professional who will ensure IPS’ statutory duties on projects are discharged and develops a positive and active safety culture on their projects
• Exhibits an entrepreneurial spirit by consistently seeking new opportunities to add value to the organization. Strives for excellence in all aspects of job performance.
• Approaches their work enthusiastically with a contagious energy and drive.
• Exhibits the ability to build and sustain long-term relationships of mutual value through teamwork.

• Identifies gaps in project skillsets to inform adequate training requirements for enhancement of Design Safety execution.
• Researches regulations for new project locations, to support compliant design and construction implementation.
• Utilises and shares experience of best practise for safe and efficient design.

• Interfaces with client Project team and EHS SMEs to develop safety strategies, relationships, culture and approach throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assists design teams with implementing design safety on projects.
• Supports and facilitates the production of Design Safety focused project deliverables, to include:
• Project Safety Checklist
• Designer Risk Assessments (by Lead Engineers/Designers)
• Design Safety Reviews (Layout, Ergonomic, Machine Safety, Manual Handling, etc.)
• Preconstruction Safety Information and Preconstruction EHS Plan
• Country Specific Regulations List
• Ensures the discharge of PSDP/Principle Designer duties (or equivalent) under project site applicable CDM legislation, including the following:
• Attending client/design and site meetings
• Informing Clients of their duties,
• Ensuring or performing Statutory Notifications
• Collation of Safety Information and preparing project Health and Safety files.
• Facilitates Design Safety Workshop and Reviews
• Ensures timely and suitable/sufficient Design Risk Assessments are provided
• Works with Construction Management team to discharge the role of PSDP / Principle Designer on construction projects
• Ensures Temporary Works Designs are adequately prepared and reviewed.
• Assists construction project teams by supporting subcontractor prequalification, safety plan development and implementation.
• Performs construction project compliance inspections, tracking corrective actions, and provides project EHS regulatory guidance.
• Provides on-site support as required at EMEA project locations. Role is anticipated to involve travel for in-person facilitation of design safety reviews and construction site visit/inspections.
• Other duties as assigned to support Director of Design Management and the Senior Leadership Team.
• Interfaces with regional and global Total Safety teams.

• Degree level or higher qualification in Engineering or Health and Safety.
• Safety Qualifications such as CMIOSH or Cert IOSH, NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety Management, NEBOSH Construction Safety or SMSTS, IOSH Managing Safely.
• A minimum of 5-8 years’ experience of advising clients or acting in the role of PSDP on client sites (manufacturing or construction).
• Technical Safety Training, such as Design Safety Reviews, Construction Regulations, Incident Investigation, Emergency Planning.

• Strong Knowledge of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM) (Ireland) and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (UK) and Design Safety within process industries.
• A minimum of 10-15 years’ experience of Design and Construction Projects within the FCMG, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology industry.
• Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving skills, superior communications skills, team building and strong work ethic. Must be able to build rapport with key stakeholders at all levels.
• Progressive ability, capacity and aptitude in administration to plan, organise, supervise, coordinate technical work and obtain cooperation from others.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

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