Health & Safety Officer / Manager

My Dublin-based client is looking for a Health & Safety Officer for a long-term daily rate contract. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a large-scale project with an international organisation. The ideal candidate will be an experienced Health & Safety professional with experience working on infrastructure / construction projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and enforce health & safety policies and procedures on-site for a large-scale project.
• Ensure compliance of safety regulations and resolve safety concerns.
• Conduct inspections to assess risks, identify hazards, and implement safety measures.
• Deliver training programs to the project team to enhance safety awareness and compliance.
• Investigate incidents and propose preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
• Provide guidance to the team on safety protocols, staying up to date with regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Evaluate safety procedures and propose recommendations to enhance their effectiveness where required.
• Act as the point of contact regarding safety-related issues for stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Experience Required

• 10+ years’ experience managing health & safety for infrastructure / construction projects.
• Proven track record of assessing risks, identifying hazards, and developing solutions to mitigate potential health & safety issues.
• Experience being the point of contact for safety considerations for personnel and the public.
• Experience conducting investigations and delivering training on health and safety procedures.
• Experience working on roadworks / traffic projects would be ideal.

Essential and Desirable Skills

• Excellent knowledge of safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to liaise with multiple teams and regulatory bodies
• Confident working independently, prioritising tasks, and making key decisions

Benefits

• Long-term daily rate contract