Overview
Senior Consultant - Safety (Power) at DesignBuild Search. Our client, a leading specialist engineering and construction company, works across sectors such as Power, Natural Resources, Construction & Property. There is an opportunity for an experienced Power Safety Manager based near Tallaght, Dublin, due to increased project workload.
Within this role you will lead all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities for power infrastructure projects, including LV/MV/HV overhead and underground networks and substations, renewables (solar and wind), and electrical services. You will supervise a team of Safety Advisors as a lead manager within the business.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and implement the Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management Systems, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
* Champion the Safety Culture Development Programme (behaviour-based safety).
* Develop and deliver HSE strategies across power-related projects, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, client rules / codes of practice, and industry standards.
* Conduct and document regular site audits, inspections, risk assessments, and performance reviews.
* Lead investigations into incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances, ensuring root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
* Monitor environmental impact and ensure compliance with sustainability goals and environmental regulations.
* Provide expert guidance and leadership to site teams, management, and subcontractors on all HSE matters.
* Deliver targeted training, inductions, and toolbox talks specific to high-risk activities.
* Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and KPIs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* Stay up to date and advise senior management on relevant legislation, standards, and industry best practices.
* Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and other stakeholders to ensure full compliance with legal and contractual obligations.
* Identify significant hazards and support the implementation of appropriate control measures.
Qualifications & Skills
* Degree in Health & Safety
* Relevant experience on Power Infrastructure Projects (transmission, distribution including substations).
* Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with one or more teams.
* Good written and spoken communication abilities.
* Good IT skills with a high attention to detail.
* A flexible and proactive approach.
* Demonstrate leadership skills.
* Proven track record in highly regulated environments.
* Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Full clean driving licence; willingness to travel to sites across Ireland.
Benefits & Next Steps
* Competitive salary and benefits
* Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
* Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one
* 27 days annual leave per annum
* Generous Private Healthcare Allowance
For more information on this exciting opportunity, send an updated resume to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie.
Or call 087 214 0636 for a confidential discussion.
Location
Dublin, Ireland (Tallaght area)
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