Health and Safety Officer

Overview

Deliver health & safety for construction projects, acting as PSDP and coordinator.

Key Responsibilities

• technical support
• health & safety
• compliance guidance
• ohs management
• project management
• safety documentation

Tasks

-Provision of relevant technical support and leadership to clients and designers. -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 -Provision of guidance on legislative compliance and industry best practice. -Management of occupational health and safety requirements of a large engineering consultancy firm. -Project management of PSDP projects including Client management, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope. -Production of project related Health & Safety documentation and reports including Preliminary Safety and Health Plans and Safety Files.

Requirements

• safety degree
• 8 years
• iso 45001
• chartered
• ms excel
• risk assessments

What You Bring

-Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety) -Have at least 8 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). -Experience of working with OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 or similar safety system -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Chartered Member of Engineers Ireland, IOSH or similar OR working towards chartered member status of a professional body such as Institution of Occupational Safety and Health [IOSH], Engineers Ireland or Institute of Civil Engineers -Expert knowledge of construction Health & Safety Regulations and associated practices & procedures. -Experience in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Design Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Safety & Health plans. -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 -Degree Engineering or related design discipline with recognised Health & Safety training i.e., Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety) -Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications (MS Word and MS Excel in particular).

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About Rps

-Delivers innovative solutions across sectors from planning to execution. -Strong expertise in large-scale projects like infrastructure, energy, and environmental consulting. -Notable work includes wind farms, transport infrastructure, and urban development consultancy. -Multidisciplinary approach integrates engineering, design, and environmental expertise. -Committed to sustainable outcomes and addressing complex industry challenges.

Sector Specialisms

Interview Process

-conversation with recruiter -two-stage interview with the team