Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Health and Safety Specialist to lead compliance with health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards while fostering a proactive safety culture across various construction, pharmaceutical, and industrial projects nationwide.
This role requires regular travel to client sites to ensure site-specific compliance and collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to enhance safety policies and procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead and document site audits, inspections, and statutory checks for equipment, work areas, and high-risk activities.
* Maintain all EHS documentation, permits, and compliance records to ensure regulatory adherence.
* Enforce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Risk Assessments, and Permit to Work systems.
* Monitor and supervise safe work practices, including working at heights, confined space entry, hot works, and handling of insulation materials.
Hazard and Material Safety:
* Identify, assess, and implement risk controls related to thermal insulation materials, including fiberglass, mineral wool, and refractory products.
Documentation and Compliance Management:
* Prepare and manage client documentation, including Pre-Qualification Documents, RAMS, SDS, GA1s, and Method Statements.
* Maintain and update client safety portals (e.g., Highwire, mai Contractor).
* Lead preparations for Safe-T-Cert audits, ensuring the company maintains its A-Level grading.
* Develop and improve Safety Improvement Plans (SIP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Practice Agreements (SPAs).
* Support enhancements of the EHA system within the mai Contractor Portal.
Training and Workforce Engagement:
* Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training for high-risk tasks.
* Maintain an up-to-date training matrix to ensure all staff certifications (Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF, etc.) are current.
* Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees and subcontractors.
* Liaise with client safety teams to ensure site-specific compliance.
Incident Management and Reporting:
* Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
* Produce regular safety performance reports, inspection logs, and KPIs for management review.
Requirements:
* Third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related discipline (Honours degree preferred).
* Minimum 5 years' on-site safety experience in construction, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors.
* Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications (required).
* Strong working knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and industry regulations.
* Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to travel regularly to client sites.
* Strong time management skills, including accurate completion of daily timesheets for project cost allocation.