Lisa Cullen
My client, a leading Build Contractor based in Galway are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to join their team and ensure the highest standards of compliance and safety across projects in Galway and surrounds. If you are passionate about safety, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are eager to advance your career with a company committed to continuous improvement, take the next step in your career by joining a team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.
You will be part of an award-winning company renowned for setting industry standards and delivering high-quality commercial and residential projects
Role:
- Lead and enforce compliance with OCC’s QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety) policies and procedures across all projects.
- Regularly review and manage documentation within Hammertech, our digital H&S management system ensuring all inductions, safety records and other H&S elements are up to date and compliant. (Training will be provided)
- Conduct regular site audits to ensure the highest health and safety standards are maintained, with follow-ups to resolve any issues immediately.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and training on all health and safety matters to management, employees, and subcontractors.
- Oversee and manage construction-stage documentation, including drafting and communicating method statements and toolbox talks.
- Ensure all employees have appropriate certifications and that machinery and equipment is correctly calibrated and certified.
- Investigate, document, and report all accidents or incidents to identify and implement preventive measures.
- Collaborate with site management to ensure safe work practices and high-risk activities are communicated and effectively managed.
Requirements:
- Preferably 5+ years in similar position with a main contractor.
- Degree in H&S (or higher) required.
- Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation and best practice within the Irish Construction sector.
- Proven ability to drive continuous improvement in H&S standards.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills and report writing skills.
- Proficiency in IT Tools including MS office.
- Full Irish Driving licence
Salary:
- Salary €60k – €70k neg DOE
- Talent Development Programmes.
- Inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Funded Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
- Supportive work environment with a company that believes in investing in its staff.
- Being part of a company with a giving back ethos and a long established Corporate Social Responsibility policy.
If you are a Health and Safety Officer considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on 086-0119146 for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s 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