Health and Safety Officer

Tetra Tech Europe; Galway; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to support and deliver high-profile projects in Ireland and beyond. Hybrid role with offices in Dublin, Galway and Cork, offering opportunities to lead safety programs and ensure compliance across multiple projects.

You will join the Health & Safety team, applying your expertise in PSDP duties, risk assessments, and Safe Systems of Work to protect personnel and deliver safe, compliant infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of construction Health & Safety Regulations.
• Ability to act as a competent PSDP under Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (Construction) regs.
• 8+ years in building or civil engineering works with safety management experience.
• Experience with ISO 45001 or similar safety systems.
• Experience in risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work.

Responsibilities

• Fulfill PSDP duties and act as Health & Safety Coordinator for the design process.
• Project management of PSDP projects including client coordination and budget control.
• Provide guidance on compliance and safety best practices.
• Lead on safety documentation and reports (Safety Plans, Safety Files).
• Manage occupational health and safety requirements for a large engineering consultancy.

Skills

PSDP role

Safety management

OHS knowledge

Communication

IT skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Health & Safety

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Tetra Tech is seeking applications for the position of Health and Safety Officer. We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to support and deliver existing and new high-profile projects. You will be central to the project team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield. You will be part of the Health & Safety team within RPS responsible for the maintenance and development of the Health & Safety Management Systems of the company.

This is a hybrid role and offices available are Dublin, Galway, Cork.

Your Impact

Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy.

About The Role

You will be responsible for:

• 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
• Project management of PSDP projects including Client management, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope.
• Provision of guidance on legislative compliance and industry best practice.
• 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.
• Management of occupational health and safety requirements of a large engineering consultancy firm.

About You

You will:

• Expert knowledge of construction Health & Safety Regulations and associated practices & procedures.
• 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
• 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
• Experience in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Design Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Safety & Health plans.
• Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications (MS Word and MS Excel in particular).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety)

Desirable

• 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)
• 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

What We Offer You

We're proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master's degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone.

We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects.

Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You'll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.

Why join Tetra Tech?

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.

We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science to solve our clients' most complex problems.

In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list and any submitted will be taken as a gift. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.