Health & Safety Officer - West of Ireland
About Your New Employer
Join a leading construction company known for delivering high-quality projects across the West of Ireland. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise, supports continuous professional development, and maintains a strong safety culture. With a steady pipeline of diverse projects across the West of Ireland, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your experience and grow your career within one of the region’s most respected organisations.
About Your New Job
As the Health & Safety Officer, you will take overall responsibility for health and safety compliance across several construction sites in the West of Ireland, acting as the primary contact for all safety-related matters.
Main responsibilities:
- You will conduct comprehensive site audits, risk assessments, and regular inspections to ensure compliance with company policies and all relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation.
- You will design and deliver induction programmes, toolbox talks, and specialised training sessions to staff and subcontractors, promoting a strong culture of safety awareness at all levels.
- You will investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses, carrying out root cause analysis, preparing reports, recommending improvements, and ensuring the implementation of corrective actions.
- You will actively identify and address potential hazards, implementing practical solutions to mitigate risks and improve operational safety standards.
- You will monitor and update all health and safety documentation, including safety statements, method statements, risk assessments, and site safety files, ensuring all records are audit ready.
- You will support and advise site and project management teams on statutory requirements, best practices, and new legislation updates, ensuring compliance with national standards and company policies.
- You will lead safety meetings, represent the company in H&S inspections by external authorities, and respond promptly to any audit findings or regulatory recommendations.
- You will encourage employee participation in health & safety initiatives and work closely with all teams to embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement across all company operations.
- You will support emergency preparedness, oversee fire drills and first aid arrangements, and ensure appropriate signage and safety equipment are always in place.
- Be the go to Health and Safety representative for 2 of their large scale sites with one being in Athlone and the other in the Mayo region.
What Skills You Need
- At least 2 years’ experience as a Health & Safety Officer within the construction industry.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
- Strong, up-to-date knowledge of Irish construction safety legislation, codes of practice, and H&S management systems.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and motivate site teams at all levels.
- Proven experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and report writing.
- Ability to train, coach, and support others effectively, fostering a culture of safety.
- Proficiency with Health & Safety documentation, policies, and auditing processes.
- Full driving licence required.
What's on Offer
- Salary: €55,000–€70,000 DOE.
- Opportunities for career progression and support for professional development and training.
- Access to diverse and challenging projects across the West of Ireland.
- Supportive company culture that recognises your contributions to site safety.
- Company Vehicle as you'll be required to travel across 2 sites.
- Work/life balance with project locations in the West of Ireland and a positive team environment.
What's Next
Please send your CV to pmartyn@sigmar.ie or call (01) 474 4612.