Health and Safety Officer

Comer-Group-Ireland; Sandyford; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Free parking

Discounted meals

20 annual days holiday plus 2 company

Access to golf club and driving range

Friends and family rates in hotels

Job summary

Comer Group Ireland is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Officer to ensure a safe work environment on an exciting residential development in South Dublin. This position requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in Health and Safety within Ireland, preferably working as a contractor or developer.

The role involves monitoring safety standards, conducting risk assessments, and enforcing compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Health and Safety in Ireland.
• Member of IOSH preferred but not essential.
• Ability to manage risk and implement control measures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Monitor and enforce Health & Safety Management System.
• Participate in the investigation of incidents and accidents.
• Develop and implement risk assessments.
• Carry out Health & Safety auditing on site.

Skills

Health and Safety experience

Risk management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Job description

Location: On site / Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Construction & Trades | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Comer Group Ireland are looking for an experienced, motivated Health and Safety Officer to join the team on an exciting new residential development in South Dublin.

This exciting development benefits from beautiful views of the whole of south Dublin. The Rockbrook is adjacent to the Beacon South Quarter and the Luas is right on its doorstop offering a direct line to the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the Comer Group Ireland Construction management team to ensure the provision of a safe and productive work environment
• Always seek to improve the standard of Health & Safety in a practical manner within the company
• Monitor and enforce the implementation of Comer Group Ireland’s Health & Safety Management System
• Recognise the risks unique to the site and make sure they are practically addressed on the site as well as in the site documentation
• Participate in the investigation of incidents and accidents
• Ensure clear lines of communication are maintained
• Ensure the site folders and statutory records are being maintained on site
• Verify that all contractors strictly follow the site regulations
• Assist Site management to co-ordinate the safe systems of work for contractors
• Support site management in adhering to legal H&S obligations
• Develop and implement Risk assessments and improvements to the Comer Group Ireland Systems of Work
• Assist Site management to ensure Contractor Compliance in Comer Group Ireland
• Carry out H&S auditing on site and address non-conformances as they are identified with site management and contractors
• Determine the contractors' and Comer Group Ireland employees' on-site training needs
• Enforce site specific disciplinary procedures

The Candidate

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in Health and Safety in Ireland working for either a contractor, developer or PSDP
• Member of IOSH (Institute of Occupational Safety and Health) preferred but not essential
• Able to chair and deliver Health and Safety meetings and presentations
• Able to manage Health and Safety on-site using their own initiative within the scope of the management system
• Ability to manage risk and implement control measures
• Able to work and build strong relationships with contractors from various backgrounds and trades
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to leverage key relationships across the full spectrum of project stakeholders and statutory bodies
• Confident in implementing a new Health and Safety software system

Attractive salary and benefits, including.

• Pension contributions
• Free parking
• Discounted meals at the head office
• 20 annual days holiday plus 2 company days
• Access to the award-winning Palmerstown House Estate Golf Club and Trackman driving range
• Access to friends and family rates in the Comer Group Hotels