Health & Safety Officer
JOB_53111441120879Job type
PermanentLocation
GalwayWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
ConstructionIndustry
ConstructionPay
Negotiable salary will be on offer.
Two Health & Safety Officers are required for construction projects in Galway & Limerick.
Your new company
Large specialist contractor with large construction projects across the West and Midwest region. They are now seeking two Health & Safety Officers to work on these projects.
Your new role
As Health & Safety Officer, you will work on construction projects, alongside several project teams. You will implement and maintain the company management system for the projects. The role is to coordinate all EHS matters within various Project Management Teams and to report constructively on all EHS matters to the management team. The EHS Officer will be responsible for providing support to the Project Managers, supervisors and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day EHS requirements of the assigned project.
Your new role
As Health & Safety Officer, you will work on construction projects, alongside several project teams. You will implement and maintain the company management system for the projects. The role is to coordinate all EHS matters within various Project Management Teams and to report constructively on all EHS matters to the management team. The EHS Officer will be responsible for providing support to the Project Managers, supervisors and workers. This position will provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day EHS requirements of the assigned project.
- The EHS Officer will ensure that the EHS management systems for all the projects under their stewardship are implemented and maintained.
- Provide advice, guidance, instruction and training on all EHS matters to management, safety representatives and employees (including where applicable to subcontractors, suppliers and visitors to sites).
- Provide leadership and coordination of the day-to-day EHS requirements of the projects.
- Carries out audits, inspections and incident investigation reports, establishes corrective and preventive actions to prevent re-occurrence and continuous improvements.
- Prepare in conjunction with the site teams EHS Plans, RAMS and other associated site documents.
- Participate in site meetings, report on business EHS risks, trends and recommend constructive actions towards continuous improvements.
What you'll need to succeed
- 3+ Years’ Experience in a similar industry. Knowledge of mechanical construction work is preferable.
- Experience working on construction projects in Ireland is essential.
- Experience with Construction Regulations & roles, and experience working with subcontractors.
- Minimum diploma level qualification in a health & safety course in Ireland.
- Safe Pass
- Full Driving Licence
- Ability to work with client / main contractor Safety and Project teams.
- Proactive in identifying positive and negative acts, ability to follow through with realistic corrective and preventive actions.
- Up to date with Legislation, Guidance, Advice and Compliance.
- IT Proficient – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and E-Mail
- IOSH Member
- Manual Handling
- Work at Height
What you'll get in return
An excellent salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
An excellent salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Health & Safety OfficerJOB_531114411208792025-04-152025-07-15
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