Health & Safety Officer

  • Location: Ireland - Galway
  • Salary Guide: 55k-60k
  • Discipline: Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
  • Contact Name: Louise Durkan
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Job Posted: 14 Aug 2025
Health & Safety Officer - Civil Engineering (Western Region)
We are seeking a proactive Health & Safety Officer to join a leading civil engineering contractor working on major roadworks projects in the Western Region. This role is pivotal in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring environmental compliance across all site operations.
What You'll Need:
  • 3rd level qualification in Health & Safety (essential)
  • Experience in civil engineering or construction safety (roadworks experience an advantage)
  • Strong knowledge of relevant Health, Safety & Environmental legislation
  • Understanding and practical application of ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Good IT proficiency
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative project team
  • Skilled at building strong working relationships with site teams, management, and external bodies (HSA, EPA, etc.)
  • Full driving licence (company vehicle provided)
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead site safety meetings, inductions, and toolbox talks
  • Manage all on-site health, safety, and environmental activities
  • Conduct EHS risk assessments and audits
  • Investigate and report on accidents, incidents, and near misses
  • Review and approve method statements and risk assessments
  • Ensure continuous safety management and compliance across the project
  • Carry out internal safety audits and support external inspections
  • Work closely with the Contracts Manager and site teams to integrate safety into all stages of the project
Location: Western Region (site-based, roadworks projects)
Benefits: Company vehicle provided, competitive package, opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
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