Onsite Construction Safety Lead — Clare

Design Build Search; Ennis; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary plus benefits

Strong safety culture

Progressive safety management system

Friendly, professional team

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking a Safety Lead to drive health and safety on a major residential and commercial project in Ennis, Co. Clare. The role reports to the Group Health & Safety Director and focuses on providing competent advice and ensuring full compliance with legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

You will lead by example on site, support project teams, drive the Safety Management System, and promote a proactive safety culture across the project team.

Qualifications

• Health and Safety Cert, Diploma or Degree is essential.
• Proven experience as a Safety Lead on site for a commercial construction project main contractor.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular, formal site audits and inspections in line with the Safety Management System.
• Ensure all statutory inspection records are maintained for site activities.
• Deliver Health & Safety induction programmes for new employees and contractors.
• Manage, monitor, and recommend PPE requirements for on site personnel.
• Organise and chair site Safety Meetings.
• Review subcontractors’ RAMS & SPA and evaluate their safety compliance.
• Assist Site Management in drafting and communicating Method Statements.
• Maintain and communicate the site Emergency Plans.
• Conduct preliminary accident investigations and update the Group Health and Safety Director.

Skills

On-site safety leadership

Construction safety experience

H&S communication skills

Investigation & reporting

Education

Health and Safety Cert / Diploma or Degree

Job description

Design Build Search is seeking a Safety Lead to drive health and safety on a major residential and commercial project in Ennis, Co. Clare. The role reports to the Group Health & Safety Director and focuses on providing competent advice and ensuring full compliance with legislation, policies and regulatory requirements.

You will lead by example on site, support project teams, drive the Safety Management System, and promote a proactive safety culture across the project team.