HSQE Project Coordinator - REF 2511a

Fingleton White provide multidiscipline engineering services for the energy industry. We provide a full range of design, construction and commissioning services and are active across many sectors including Renewables, Gas Networks, Water, Energy & Utilities, and Asset Management. The company is responsible for planning and development of some of the most significant projects in the energy sector in Ireland. We have 7 offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland and England with over 200 staff.

Who We Are….

We have a proven track record of delivering lasting solutions which we design based on a first principles approach. Our priority is to get the engineering fundamentals right.

Fingleton White is a company that has been built on sustainability. Our very first project was a hydroelectric power station. Over our 40-year history, we have developed our own projects which have delivered CO2 emissions savings of well over 2 million tonnes. We are focussed on reducing our carbon footprint and having a positive impact on our environment and communities through our biodiversity initiatives, our energy efficiency programmes and implementing sustainable development targets.

Our Projects….

Achieving zero carbon will require a diverse range of solutions and approaches. Our clients require individualised pathways to ensure they can achieve CO reductions in a cost-effective manner that reflects their specific business needs and goals. Fingleton White is a key solution provider in this complex journey. We are delivering renewables projects, carbon reduction projects, energy efficiency upgrades and improvements for our clients.

We understand that natural gas, biomethane and hydrogen all have a key role in transitioning to low carbon and achieving zero carbon. Greening of gas networks will be fundamental for supporting intermittent renewable energy sources such as Wind and Solar. Our Gas Networks design team are delivering projects in areas such as Biogas from Anaerobic Digestion, Carbon Capture, Hydrogen and Biomethane for grid injection and transport. Expertise in these areas will be key for the future as they provide unique and complex challenges that requires highly technical and specialised engineering solutions.

Our People….

Our people are our only asset and are our USP. Our people are key to everything we do.

Business and client requirements are constantly changing, it is essential that we provide the tools to allow our team to develop their skills and expertise to match these demands. We challenge our engineers to develop and progress within the organisation. Our Development and Progression Framework details how people can develop within their roles and progress their career within the organisation.

Fingleton White is an Engineers Ireland's CPD Accredited Employer and we have systems in place to provide employees with targeted training and experience relevant to their grade. We will provide you with all the training you need, exposure to projects, responsibility and real engineering experience to maximise your talents.

Position:

The Role…. HSQE Project Coordinator - REF: 2511a

The Quality & Environmental Coordinator will work with Fingleton White’s Business Support team to ensure the effective management of quality & environmental processes, document control, subcontractor approval and auditing. A key element of this role is to implement and integrate processes that impact and improve the company’s performance as well as driving a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Management

• Monitor and report on quality related activities, processes and procedures
• Assist in the Co-ordination of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 standards.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with industry standards and company policies
• Monitor processes to identify areas for improvement

Document Control

• Manage and maintain all quality-related documentation ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies
• Conduct periodic audits of document control systems to ensure effectiveness
• Maintain both physical and digital archives of project documents

Subcontractor Approvals

• Review subcontractor submissions for compliance
• Facilitate subcontractor approvals in collaboration with project managers and engineers
• Ensure subcontractors meet quality standards and contractual obligations through regular evaluations

The Environment

• Monitor and report on environmental related activities, processes and procedures
• Assist in the Co-ordination of the Environmental Management System (EMS), ensuring compliance with ISO 14001 standards.
• Monitor site activities to ensure adherence to environmental regulations and best practices.
• Develop environmental KPIs and implement initiatives to reduce the firm’s environmental impact.

Auditing

• Perform regular quality and environmental audits across offices and projects to assess compliance with ISO standards.
• Assist with audits by external parties, including certification bodies or clients for our Intergrated Management System (IMS)
• Follow up on audit findings to resolve issues and implement improvements promptly.

The location for this role will be in our Portlaoise office, there will be a requirement to travel to other sites as required. We will also consider applications for our Dublin office.

Requirements:

The Candidate….

The Ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant qualification or commensurate industry experience with an alternative qualification.
• 1 - 3 years experience in similar role.
• A working knowledge of the international standard ISO9001 Quality Management & ISO14001 Environmental Management
• Proficiency in Software systems with the ability to research and learn new systems when required.
• Budgeting experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English is essential.
• Excellent interpersonal, organisational and analytical skills
• The ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
Full clean driving licence and own transport required.

Other information:

What we offer….

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Paid overtime
• Bonus scheme
• Career progression in line with published plan and educational support
• Year on year salary reviews
• Paid Paternity & Maternity Leave
• Company mobile phone
• Continuous Professional Development.
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid Working (remote and office) & Flexible Working Policy
• Group pension scheme with employer contribution
• Staff wellness programmes
• Participation in ESG activities such as sustainability initiatives, biodiversity committee, STEPS to Engineering, Women in Engineering initiative
• Staff social outings

How to apply….

Please provide us with a CV which includes all relevant information including education details. A cover letter should also be included as part of your application detailing why the role and location are of interest to you.