Health And Safety Manager

MALONE Group; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Malone Group is seeking a qualified PSCS to manage the client-site safety function, ensuring compliance with national and local regulations across large capital projects. The role includes resource planning, regulatory enforcement, and reporting on safety performance to the client.

The successful candidate will coordinate safety plans, conduct inductions, and lead toolbox talks to foster a proactive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in construction safety on large capital projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of safety regulations, including construction and general industry standards.
• Proven ability to solve complex safety challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient competent resources onsite to fulfill PSCS role requirements, including holiday and sick leave cover and out-of-hours support.
• Enforce applicable construction safety regulations and client-specific requirements, documenting non-conformances.
• Compile and report safety statistics to the client as required.
• Facilitate safety performance reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Engage independent safety consultants for unbiased assessments as necessary.
• Oversee safety compliance on all construction projects at the client site, including non-notifiable projects.

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in EHS or related field

Job description

Manage the PSCS team at the client’s site to ensure compliance with construction regulations. Oversee safety compliance on construction projects and activities, including non-notifiable projects, as directed by the client.

• 5–7 years’ experience in construction safety on large capital projects.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of safety regulations, including the use and application of construction and general industry safety standards, principles, and techniques.
• Proven ability to solve and provide solutions to complex safety challenges.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Requirements:

• A degree in an EHS discipline.
• Experience managing construction safety in the pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

(include but are not limited to):

Where Malone Group is appointed as independent PSCS:

• Ensure sufficient competent resources are available onsite to fulfill PSCS role requirements, including holiday and sick leave cover and any necessary out-of-hours support to meet project schedules.
• Ensure the PSCS team is well-versed in and enforces all applicable construction safety regulations and client-specific requirements, documenting any non-conformances.
• Compile and report safety statistics to the client as required.
• Facilitate safety performance reviews, inspections, and audits.
• Engage independent safety consultants for unbiased assessments when necessary.
• Oversee safety compliance on all construction projects and activities at the client site, including non-notifiable projects.

Specific PSCS responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Compliance with Regulations:

• Ensure that all projects comply with national and local safety regulations.
• Maintain required records, including site safety audits, inspection logs, permits, and certificates.
• Verify contractor qualifications, licenses, and insurance. Restrict site access to authorized personnel with proper certifications, such as Safe Pass.
• Notify the H.S.A. of construction projects before commencement.

Coordination of Health and Safety:

• Identify and address hazards, implementing risk reduction measures during construction.
• Periodically reassess risks or upon changes to site conditions.
• Ensure contractors comply with health and safety legislation, including safe systems of work, supervision, and safety equipment.
• Coordinate schedules to avoid conflicts between contractors.
• Conduct safety briefings and inductions for all workers and contractors.
• Promote a strong safety culture by encouraging proactive engagement in health and safety practices.

Construction Stage Safety and Health Plan:

• Develop and document comprehensive construction-stage safety plans in consultation with the PSDP.
• Adapt plans to reflect changes in scope, risks, or site conditions.
• Ensure relevant parties have access to and understand the safety plans.

Construction Site Management:

• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety requirements onsite.
• Ensure main contractors maintain a safe environment, including proper lighting, barriers, and signage.
• Oversee the handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ensure welfare facilities are adequate, clean, and accessible to all workers.

Liaison and Communication:

• Act as the main point of contact for health and safety issues and updates.
• Communicate regularly with contractors, workers, and the client regarding safety concerns.
• Facilitate toolbox talks and safety training sessions.
• Record and report all accidents, incidents, and near misses per client policies and legal requirements.
• Conduct investigations to identify root causes and prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Update safety plans and procedures to prevent recurrence.
• Develop and implement emergency procedures and ensure all workers are trained in these protocols.

Handover and Finalization:

• Compile and deliver a safety file at project completion, detailing construction processes, materials, and safety considerations.
• Ensure the site is safe post-construction, with temporary structures and hazards removed.
• Coordinate the handover process, ensuring all safety obligations are met before the site is turned over to the client.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional project and time management abilities.
• Proven capability to engage with various personalities and levels of management successfully.