Health and Safety Officer

Overview

Lead health & safety for construction projects, ensuring compliance and managing PSDP duties.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• health safety
• safety coordination
• technical support
• safety documentation
• compliance guidance

Tasks

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

Requirements

• engineering degree
• health & safety
• psdp
• iso 45001
• ms excel
• chartered engineer

What You Bring

-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). -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) -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 -Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety) -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. -Experience of working with OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 or similar safety system -Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications (MS Word and MS Excel in particular). -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 -Good communication and interpersonal skills.

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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.

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Interview Process

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