Group Construction Health & Safety Specialist

About the Role

PM Group seeks to hire a Group Construction Health & Safety Specialist to oversee and support extensive construction projects across Ireland and Western Europe. Reporting to both the Site Construction Manager and the Manager of Group Construction Health & Safety Services, the specialist will be responsible for formulating and executing project-specific Construction Health & Safety (H&S) programs that promote exceptional safety standards.

Company Overview

PM Group, an employee-owned global project delivery firm, comprises over 4,000 team members. We excel in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, food, medtech, and other critical industries. Operating from multiple offices in Europe, Asia, and the US, we collaborate with leading global organisations. Our values focus on sustainable growth centered on our people, clients, and trade partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and uphold a proactive, robust health and safety culture within assigned projects.
• Ensure adherence and implementation of PM Group’s environmental sustainability initiatives.
• Guarantee full compliance with pertinent local and national construction health and safety legislation during project execution.
• Partner with Group Construction Health & Safety to develop tailored health & safety strategies, programs, and plans.
• Deploy and manage the Group’s behavioural-based safety program.
• Coordinate and oversee safety protocols related to site access, security, inductions, first aid, welfare, and emergency procedures.
• Lead and manage onsite health and safety personnel and resources.
• Facilitate communication and adoption of industry-leading health and safety best practices.
• Establish an active health and safety monitoring process through regular audits and inspections of site activities.
• Track and report health and safety metrics, including leading and lagging indicators, to identify performance challenges.
• Coordinate development and execution of initiatives aimed at continuous health and safety improvement.
• Assist the Project Construction Manager in fulfilling statutory health and safety duties.
• Manage incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Influence employee behavior through engagement, relationship-building, and behavioural safety coaching.
• Oversee design and delivery of safety training sessions, workshops, and awareness programs in collaboration with site management.
• Manage safety aspects during the transition from construction to commissioning phases and throughout commissioning where project ownership remains.
• Promote and implement health and safety wellness initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with the company’s ISO45001 certified safety management system.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a primary degree in Engineering, Science or an equivalent field along with a recognized Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Chartered membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent accreditation is advantageous.
• Extensive expertise in construction health and safety with a minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing top-tier health and safety management systems within construction project environments.
• Proven track record in creating and deploying behavioural safety programs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities coupled with strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and exert influence across management and operator levels within projects.

Employee Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including options for hybrid working.
• Participation in an employee-owned share scheme, allowing employees to invest and contribute to company success.
• Access to pension schemes, bonus programs, educational support, and various additional benefits.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Accessibility

As an employee-owned organisation, PM Group champions inclusivity, mutual respect, and a diverse workplace culture. Diversity in people, skills, and ideas is central to our sustained growth. The firm is committed to equitable hiring practices and provides reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process upon request.