Safety Officer
Posted 1 hour 15 minutes ago by Global Professional Consultants
A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Safety Officer to join their growing team, with the majority of the role based on a major project at Dublin Airport, alongside other civil engineering projects across the Greater Dublin area.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Safety Officer with 2-5 years' experience to develop their career within an established contractor, gaining exposure to large-scale civil, infrastructure, groundworks, and construction projects.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Project Manager, Site Management, and wider Health & Safety team to ensure the highest standards of health and safety are maintained across all site activities.
Key Responsibilities- Implement and monitor the company's Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety checks.
- Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.
- Monitor civil, groundworks, excavation, and infrastructure activities.
- Assist with risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses and assist with corrective actions.
- Deliver toolbox talks and site safety briefings.
- Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and employees on health and safety matters.
- Maintain accurate health and safety records and documentation.
- Promote a strong positive safety culture across the project.
- Assist with safety reporting and ongoing improvements to site safety standards.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- 2-5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or civil engineering.
- Civil engineering, infrastructure, or groundworks experience is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience carrying out site inspections and audits.
- Good understanding of risk assessments and method statements.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work effectively with site teams and subcontractors.
- Full driving licence required.
- Competitive salary €50,000 - €65,000 DOE.
- Excellent benefits package.
- Major project exposure at Dublin Airport.
- Opportunity to work across a variety of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities.
- Support from an experienced Health & Safety team.