Health And Safety Officer

KM Lynskey is a well-established company with a proven track record in the successful completion of a wide variety of projects. Our success reflects our commitment to our employees and partners, and our dedication to safety, quality, innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.

KM Lynskey are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to join our expanding team.

The successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and within a team, have strong communication skills, and have strong leadership qualities. If you are motivated and eager to take your career to the next level our rapidly growing construction team will give you the ability to do so.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Provide support & advice to colleagues, subcontractor personnel and other third parties.
• Ensure all KM Lynskey H&S policies are fully implemented on site.
• Check to ensure detailed methodologies are in place to cover all works under KM Lynskey’s control to include risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure the delivery of health and safety inductions for all new employees, check all relevant training is in place and recorded on site and in the online platforms.
• Preparation of site paperwork including Safe Systems of Work, Risk Assessments, Inductions and Toolbox Talks
• Conduct regular inspections as directed in the Safety Management system.
• Ensure all plant and equipment inspections are up to date in compliance with legal obligations.
• Communicate to site management in order to close out issues
• Carrying out formal site inspections and audits and conduct regular reviews on any corrective action identified.
• Promote continuous improvement.
• Staff Consultation - Deliver Toolbox talks. Consult with staff on RAMS briefings, lessons learned from audits or investigations, inform staff on permitting requirements and any other H&S information requirements. Compiling, updating and communication of site Emergency Plans
• Ensure proper reporting of all accidents, incidents and near misses on site and assist with the investigation and implementation of corrective action to close out on same.
• Collecting and collating relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File and preparing for handover to the Client at the end of the project.
• Provide a proactive approach to problem solving and to the various aspects of day-to-day health, safety and environmental management.

• Excellent organisational skills to include report writing and records maintenance.
• Excellent reporting skills and proficiency in Word, Excel and reporting software
• Excellent interpersonal and report writing skills
• Extensive knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation
• Ability to work well in a team

• A relevant recognised EHS qualification
• Minimum 3rd level NEBOSH qualified
• 2 to 3+ years' experience in construction safety

Salary range: €40-€50k gross depending on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• On-site parking

Application question(s):

• Have you had experience in a safety role on construction sites?

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person