RPS, a TetraTech company, is seeking applications for the position of Health and Safety Manager. This hybrid role is based in Dublin, Galway or Cork and supports key public and private sector clients in Ireland and beyond. The successful candidate will lead the Health & Safety team and maintain the company’s Health & Safety Management Systems.
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About the Role
Assisting the Senior Health and Safety Manager in leading the Health and Safety team to support the delivery of projects and programmes of work.
Ensuring all documentation relating to Health and Safety in the workplace is kept up to date and that notification and reporting procedures are maintained.
Revising and updating Health and Safety procedures as required to achieve the objectives of the company Health and Safety Statement.
Evaluating what Health and Safety training is required and ensuring that appropriate courses are available to meet this training requirement.
Reviewing the effectiveness of the Safety Statement annually and ensuring it is modified as necessary.
Maintaining health and safety records for company activities.
Co‑ordination of the activities of the company in relation to its duties according to legislation requirements.
Organisation of Safety Committees as part of the company consultation process.
Facilitating the arrangement of the following appointments: Fire Marshals and Fire Wardens, First Aiders, Safety Reps, DSE Assessors and ensuring that the appointees receive adequate training.
Maintaining adequate sources of information on health and safety topics for employee/employer consultation.
Investigation of accidents/near misses when required.
Carrying out periodic inspections of company locations.
Reporting to the Board of Directors.
Attending or design review meetings taking into account client specifications, contractual and statutory obligations in relation to the Construction Regulations and the performance of the PSDP role.
Mentoring and developing staff.
Fulfilling the duties of the PSDP and acting as Health & Safety Coordinator for the Design Process as outlined in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
Project management of PSDP projects including client management, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope.
Provision of guidance on legislative compliance and industry best practice.
Provision of relevant technical support and leadership to clients and designers.
Management of occupational health and safety requirements of a large engineering consultancy firm.
Continuously developing your skills and staying up to date with the latest technologies, best practices, and innovations within the health and safety sector in infrastructure design and delivery.
Reporting to Line Manager / Business Unit Leader.
Working as part of an integrated team to deliver high quality Health and Safety services for our clients; you will be expected to work on the delivery of multiple projects concurrently.
About You
Have a Level 8 degree in Health and Safety or a related discipline. A post‑graduate Level 9 Master’s would be advantageous.
Be a member of IOSH and pursuing Chartered in Health and Safety or engineering.
Expert knowledge of construction Health & Safety Regulations and associated practices & procedures.
Ability to act as a competent PSDP within the meaning of the Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005 and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
Have at least 15 years of experience in building or civil engineering infrastructure works including safety management as well as the management of the role of Project Supervisor Design Process and/or Project Supervisor Construction Stage (or similar) in a wide range of sectors.
Experience working with OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 or similar safety systems.
Experience in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Design Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Safety & Health plans.
Be project‑focused, proactive and independent, and able to provide a supporting project management role.
Have a proven ability to deliver projects and tasks to a high quality, on time and within budget.
Be able to produce high quality reports, presentations and deliverables to clearly communicate complex issues.
Have a proven track record of design delivery.
Have analytical and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to diagnose problems and identify and recommend solutions.
Have the ability to lead and motivate.
Have the ability to plan, manage and prioritise your own workload.
Key Skills/Attributes
Specialist technical knowledge of occupational and construction Health and Safety.
Competence in collaborating on multidisciplinary projects with engineering, planning and environmental professionals.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
Diligent, professional and organised approach to work delivery.
Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications; MS Office.
Desirable
10 years experience in a health and safety role with an engineering design consultancy greater than 50 staff.
Chartered member of IOSH.
Experience as a trainer of staff and client organisations.
Management of a team of health and safety professionals.
What is in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes. We offer master’s‑degree‑level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, and we provide learning and development for everyone.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.
Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
We’re a connected community, working together to achieve exceptional outcomes. We understand the need to work flexibly, empowering our people to create a work‑life balance that’s right for them.
All of this is offered in an agile office environment with hybrid working offered as standard, giving you the opportunity to find the right balance to meet client needs.
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