EHS Officer

Uniting Holding; Galway; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Galway is seeking an experienced Environmental Health & Safety Officer to conduct site safety audits, deliver safety training, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a recognized EHS Degree or Diploma and 3-5 years of experience in a similar role. This role offers a company car or allowance, pension, and bonus.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Pension

Bonus

Qualifications

• Recognised EHS Degree or Diploma.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Previous main construction experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly site safety audits and report findings.
• Advise site management on Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for site staff.

Skills

EHS Degree or Diploma

3-5 years' experience in EHS role

IT Skills - MS Office

Teamwork and communication

Education

EHS Degree or Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Environmental Health & Safety Officer

Location: Galway

Company Introduction

Conack is one of Ireland's leading construction firms, delivering recognisable and essential projects that are helping to shape our built environment. The measures we have set for ourselves have seen us become one of the fastest-growing firms in the construction industry overt the last decade. We are building award winning projects across the multidisciplinary sectors to the highest architectural and sustainability standards on budget and program. As a key player in the industry, we are committed to fostering innovation, excellence, and sustainability in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly site safety audits and report findings.
• Advise site management on Health & Safety regulations.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training for site staff.
• Report daily to the Contracts Manager and as needed to the Environmental Health & Safety Manager.
• Perform risk assessments and assist in developing method statements.
• Hold weekly safety meetings with subcontractors to ensure coordinated and safe activities.
• Monitor health and safety compliance, stopping unsafe operations if necessary.
• Assist in maintaining the safety management system and legislative compliance.
• Keep safety files up to date, ensuring all subcontractor documentation is reviewed and current.
• Implement daily Safe Plan of Action (SPA) forms.
• Conduct employee inductions and ongoing safety training (e.g., Safe Pass, manual handling).
• Attend site management meetings to address safety issues.
• Deliver weekly Safety Focus (Toolbox) Talks and maintain attendance records.
• Record, investigate, and report accidents/near misses.
• Compile monthly safety reports for management.
• Advise on and update safe work systems and company safety documentation as needed.

You Will Have

• Recognised EHS Degree or Diploma.
• 3-5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Previous main construction experience is preferred.
• Ability to prioritise work requirements and handle multiple tasks.
• IT Skills - MS Office packages and database experience.
• Must work well within a team and be able to communicate with others.

Remuneration & Benefits

• Company car or car allowance.
• Pension
• Bonus
• Much more!

Contact Information

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to our HR Department at [e-mail].

Conack is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.