Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Overview

Our client is one of Ireland’s leading construction firms, delivering recognisable and essential projects that are helping to shape our built environment. The measures we have set for ourselves have seen us become one of the fastest-growing firms in the construction industry overt the last decade. We are building award winning projects across the multidisciplinary sectors to the highest architectural and sustainability standards on budget and program. As a key player in the industry, we are committed to fostering innovation, excellence, and sustainability in everything we do.

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct weekly site safety audits and report findings.
• Advise site management on Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for site staff.
• Report daily to the Contracts Manager and as needed to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing method statements.
• Hold weekly safety meetings with subcontractors to ensure coordinated and safe activities.
• Monitor health and safety compliance, stopping unsafe operations if necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the safety management system and legislative compliance.
• Keep safety files up to date, ensuring all subcontractor documentation is reviewed and current.
• Implement daily Safe Plan of Action (SPA) forms.
• Conduct employee inductions and ongoing safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, manual handling).
• Attend site management meetings to address safety issues.
• Deliver weekly Safety Focus (Toolbox) Talks and maintain attendance records.
• Record, investigate, and report accidents/near misses.
• Compile monthly safety reports for management.
• Advise on and update safe work systems and company safety documentation as needed.

 

You Will Have:

• Recognised EHS Degree or Diploma.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Previous main construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritise work requirements and handle multiple tasks.
• IT Skills – MS Office packages and database experience.
• Must work well within a team and be able to communicate with others.

 

Remuneration & Benefits:

• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension
• Bonus
• Much more!