Health and Safety Officer

Role overview

Falcon Green is hiring a Health and Safety Officer for a long-term assignment on a major civil engineering project in Maynooth, County Kildare. The position offers a salary of €80,000 plus package, depending on experience.

Key duties

• Maintain compliance with all site health, safety, environmental and sustainability policies, standards and procedures.
• Promote a strong safety mindset across the team through day-to-day actions and decision-making.
• Keep up to date with relevant environmental, health and safety laws, regulatory updates and industry standards, and ensure site practices reflect them.
• Provide an on-site HSQE presence during construction and operational activities to help ensure controls, mitigation measures and monitoring processes are in place and working effectively.
• Support senior advisors and the wider project team in developing construction stage plans, traffic management arrangements, waste management plans and related site controls, then track implementation.
• Help ensure the business fulfils its duties as Principal Designer, Principal Contractor and Contractor where applicable.
• Complete all required internal and external environmental, health and safety reporting accurately and on time.
• Act as a strong example of safe working behaviour on site.
• Handle other relevant tasks as needed from time to time.
• Liaise with the appropriate legal and regulatory authorities when required.
• Investigate accidents and incidents promptly with support from the project team, and prepare recommendations for management.
• Collect and review safety documentation from clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontractors understand the company plan and provide project-specific safety statements before being appointed.
• Implement the plan and monitor compliance by company staff and subcontractors.
• Escalate any health, safety or welfare concerns to the Contract Manager, Site Agent or foreman before leaving the site.
• Advise site management on the suitability of safety and health arrangements, safe methods of work, equipment safety and the validity of test certificates.
• Manage and maintain site safety records and documentation with the site team.
• Plan and deliver safety inductions and briefings for company personnel and subcontractors in line with the Safety and Health Plan for each project.
• Carry out site inspections and prepare reports based on findings.

Requirements

• A Level 7 qualification in Health and Safety, or a higher-level qualification.
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential.
• Strong working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work legislation, related regulations and best-practice standards.
• Valid Safe Pass, Manual Handling certification and First Aid certification.

Additional information

This is a long-term role tied to a large-scale civils project. Interested candidates can apply or contact Hugh Casey for more information.