Health & Safety Officer

Ward Personnel is proud to partner with a leading construction contractor delivering a landmark Major Health Care Project in Wexford Town.

This flagship healthcare development will comprise a 97-bed, six-storey acute ward facility, incorporating modern patient accommodation, therapy facilities, staff amenities, and associated infrastructure. The development represents a significant investment in healthcare infrastructure for the South East and will provide a state-of-the-art environment focused on patient care, dignity, and wellbeing.

We are seeking an ambitious and proactive Health & Safety Officer to join the project team and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and wellbeing throughout the construction phase.

The Role

Reporting to the Site Management Team and Health & Safety Manager, the successful Health and Safety Officer will be responsible for promoting a positive safety culture and ensuring full compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation, company procedures, and client requirements on this complex live-site healthcare project.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Health & Safety Officer looking to develop their career on one of the South East's most significant construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks.
• Monitor compliance with company health and safety management systems.
• Ensure safe systems of work are implemented and maintained across all site activities.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training initiatives.
• Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations.
• Prepare reports and safety performance metrics for project management.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with project-specific safety requirements.
• Liaise with site management, client representatives, and regulatory bodies where required.
• Promote continuous improvement and a strong behavioural safety culture.
• Assist with emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation and records.

Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Health & Safety Officer role within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience carrying out audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and reporting abilities.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Experience working on healthcare, hospital, pharmaceutical, or large-scale commercial projects.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent professional qualifications.
• Membership of IOSH or a relevant professional body.
• Experience managing health and safety in live operational environments.
• Knowledge of digital safety management systems.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a landmark healthcare project.
• Long-term career progression with a leading contractor.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Exposure to a technically challenging and high-profile build.
• Collaborative and supportive project environment.
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.