Health And Safety Officer

Due to continued growth, new contracts and an extensive pipeline of work, One of Ireland’s Growing Civil Contractors have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Officer to join their team working on a large-scale civil infrastructure projects in Dublin with the head office being located in Meath. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering projects.Role:Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that the project complies with local and national health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practicesRisk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments for each project phase. Implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or injuriesSafety Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement project-specific health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelinesRegularly review and update them to align with evolving regulations and industry standardsTraining and Education: Provide health and safety training to project personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholdersPromote awareness of health and safety practices through toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workshopsInspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actionsMonitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective measuresIncident Management: Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and other safety-related eventsAnalyse root causes, prepare reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrencesEmergency Preparedness: Develop emergency response plans for civil engineering projects, including evacuation procedures, first aid provisions, and communication protocolsConduct drills and exercises to test preparednessCollaboration and Communication: Liaise with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective communication and coordination of health and safety mattersDocumentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including inspections, incidents, training sessions, and auditsPrepare regular reports for management and regulatory bodies as required Requirements:Level 7/Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety preferredAt least 2-3 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industryProfessional certifications such as NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are highly desirableProficient in using relevant software applications email, Word, Excel, Power Point and tools for documentation and reportingFull valid driving licence to be able to get around siteSalary:Salary €60k – €70k DOEPhoneLaptopVehicle/Fuel CardPensionGreat Benefits packageIf you are a Health & Safety Officer considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Nathan Williams on 0861502137 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CVs to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.