Health & Safety Officer

Your new company

Our client is a large construction company with projects across Galway and the west of Ireland. They are now seeking to recruit a Health & Safety Officer / Advisor that has relevant experience on multi-million-euro building projects. They have an immediate requirement for a large project in Galway. A generous salary will be provided to the successful applicant.

Your new role

The company is now seeking a candidate for the role of Health & Safety Officer on projects in the Galway region. The role will be supported by the Site Management Team and also by the H&S Manager.

The role will require the successful candidate to :

• Provide professional support and advice to the Site Management Teams and Staff on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters.
• Carry out Site Inspections
• Assist staff and contractors in respect of compliance with relevant legislation, client standards and contractual arrangements.
• Identify areas of risk and develop measures to reduce and control.
• Identify initiatives to improve performance and assist in addressing areas of poor performance.
• Produce HSEQ performance reports as required.
• Promptly alert line and functional management to significant accidents and incidents.
• Assist and liaise with external bodies, e.g. enforcing agencies.

What you'll need to succeed

Experience in Health & Safety on construction sites in Ireland.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to work on some high-profile large construction projects in the Galway region. Excellent remuneration will be offered.