Health & Safety Officer - Building Contractor​ - West

Office Location : Galway 

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Locations: Multiple sites based throughout the West 

Pay: €Competitive salary packages based on experience

Experience: 3+years with construction contractors 

Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

Our client is a leading Galway Building Construction working on the delivery of Commercial, Educational, Healthcare and Residential projects throughout the West.

They have a requirement for a Health & Safety Officer to work on construction projects based in Clare & Galway.

Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, ISO 45001 standards, and OCC’s IMS.

Lead site audits, inspections, and risk assessments across multiple active sites.

Oversee incident investigations and corrective action reporting.

Drive continuous improvement of the QEHS management system and ensure it is fully integrated across the business.

Coach and mentor site teams and project managers in best safety practices and legislative compliance.

Manage safety training frameworks and workforce certification processes.

Support the Site Manager and Project Manager in fulfilling their safety responsibilities

Report regularly to senior leadership on safety KPIs, legal compliance, and strategic risks.

Requirements

3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role (preferably in construction).

Relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g. Diploma, Degree, or equivalent).

Strong knowledge of Irish construction safety legislation and industry Codes of Practice.

Experience with ISO 45001 systems and permit-to-work processes.

Familiarity with Hammertech, Procore, or similar systems an advantage.

Ability to conduct audits, deliver training, and communicate effectively on-site.

Confident in liaising with the HSA and external bodies when required.

Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset, and a collaborative approach.

Full clean Irish driving licence essential.

Package

€competitive salary packages based on experience, CPD, Health & Pension Plans

Fulltime permanent role with a strong order book for ongoing work in the West

Contact

Sheila McNeice is the consultant managing this position.

If you are a H&S Advisor interested in roles based in the West, you can contact Sheila by e-mail sheila@jobcontax.com or phone +353-1-7978720 for a confidential chat.

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With over 50 years of technical recruitment experience, JobContax is the leading recruiter of Construction Health & Safety Officers in Ireland.

Due to the large volume of applications, JobContax may not be able to respond directly to every individual. 

EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required

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