Job Title: Senior Health and Safety Professional
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Health and Safety Professional to join our consultancy team. This role involves supporting day-to-day safety operations across Leinster, ensuring compliance, promoting a safety culture, and contributing to a safer working environment.
Responsibilities:
* Conduct regular audits and site inspections across client sites, contractor locations, and facilities, reporting on compliance and following up on corrective actions.
* Act as a point of contact for health and safety queries, offering practical support to contractors, utility operators, and local authority teams.
* Champion behavioural safety initiatives and support the development of a safety-first culture.
* Compile and deliver regional health and safety reports, tracking key performance indicators and trends.
* Lead or support post-incident investigations as Incident Liaison Officer, ensuring lessons learned are documented and shared.
* Support internal communications through the creation of quarterly HSQE newsletters for contractors and local authority crews.
* Provide input and review for Risk Assessments and Method Statements; identify opportunities to improve safety-related processes.
* Support HSQE training efforts and provide on-site coaching as needed.
Requirements:
* A third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field.
* Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a safety advisory or similar role.
* Experience in water utilities, construction, or other related infrastructure sectors is highly desirable.
* Proven track record in conducting audits and site inspections (at least 2 years).
* Familiarity with ISO standards (ISO 45001, ISO 9001, ISO 14001) and experience working with safety management systems.
* Strong command of Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools for data tracking and reporting.
* Skilled in preparing KPI reports, incident summaries, and safety performance metrics.