Safety Assurance Officer

Ayrton Group are seeking Safety Assurance Officer to join us on an ongoing project with a large utilities provider.

This is a desk-based position, offering a hybrid model of working from home and in the client office.

This is an initial 6-month contract role with the potential for extension.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop HSQE processes for hazard identification, risk assessment and control. Includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Safe System of Work Plans (SSWP’s), Method Statements, and Permits to Works.
• Secure and compare information from multiple sources to identify business issues, committing to an action after weighing alternative solutions against decision criteria.
• Review existing processes around communication of risk.
• Review and validation of risk assessments issued as part of the data gathering process.
• Review current processes around task and dynamic risk assessments.
• Assist in the collation and preparation of monthly reports and KPIs.
• Ensure that the validation registers are up to date and that they are being completed to a satisfactory standard.
• Provide reports on output and with relevant information for reporting up the line.
• Documentation Management, including version control, change management and controlled distribution.
• Provide support in the delivery of other related HSQE projects.
• Provide support and advice to internal stakeholders in the preparation of risk assessments.
• Assist in the development of the Integrated Management System.
• Set high standards, by encouraging others to embed a HSQE culture.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

• Relevant third level qualification – minimum Diploma in Safety, Health, and Welfare at Work.
• Minimum of 4 years of post-qualification experience in a similar position.
• Varied experience in several sectors such as Construction and Utilities would be beneficial.
• Strong IT experience essential, particularly the use of Sharepoint and Microsoft packages, in particular Excel and Visio.
• Previous experience in report writing and collation of information for KPI’s, safety metrics, presentations etc.
• Previous experience in working with all elements of a Safety Management System and knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, ISO 18001/45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001.
• Previous experience in delivering professional presentations.
• Strong ability to prioritise tasks, work with schedules and manage resources while remaining focused on main goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.