Health & Safety Officer (Construction) - County Meath

Background: · Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits p ...

Job description

Background:

Veolia is Ireland's leading environmental services company. We provide a comprehensive range of energy, waste and water solutions and are dedicated to carbon reduction, protecting the environment and building the circular economy. We offer all employees a benefits package as standard which includes full VHI cover, pension and education assistance.

When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.

We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

Health and Safety Officer - Construction

Contract Duration/Employment Type:9 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Dunboyne, Co. Meath

Onsite:Onsite

Working Pattern (Time/Hours):7:30am to 16:30pm, Monday to Friday

Overview of the Role

Reporting to the Construction Site Manager - the successful candidate will safeguard the well-being of all individuals onsite by actively managing risks, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, client and employer policies, procedures, and documentation. Promote a strong safety culture and act in both a preventative capacity (identifying and mitigating hazards) and in a responsive capacity (investigating incidents).

Key responsibilities include:

• Work with management and staff at all levels to promote a proactive safety culture, ensuring that employees understand and follow safety procedures.
• Providing specialist guidance and instruction to management and staff to help them meet high safety standards and comply with legal obligations.
• Implementing the company's Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) policies and management systems, ensuring compliance with national legislation, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture where all employees, contractors, and visitors understand their responsibilities and are empowered to take action to maintain a safe working environment.
• Managing and maintaining all HSQE administrative and reporting requirements associated with site operations.
• Awareness and implementation of the clients and the PSCS expectations with regard to health and safety, and their plans, processes and procedures.
• Continuous improvement and updating and revision of Veolia's plans, processes and procedures. Create, review, and update safety policies, procedures, and documentation to ensure they are current and effective.
• Ensure the provision and proper use of safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Attend regular site coordination and safety meetings with the client and contractors.
• Prepare reports on safety performance, compliance, and progress.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are met across all aspects of site operations.
• Develop, implement, and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) in line with legal and company requirements.
• Conduct contractor safety monitoring, safety audits and inspections, ensuring timely corrective and preventative actions.
• Support the site management team during internal and external audits.
• Monitor and review near misses, incidents, and safety concerns, ensuring full investigation and close-out.
• Coordinate safety initiatives and toolbox talks with the construction team.
• Manage training and compliance records, conducting training needs analyses and supporting employee development.
• Assist in planning and implementing continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives.Maintain and update all safety documentation and ensure compliance with company and client systems.
• Support the management team in fostering positive safety engagement across all site personnel.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:

• Minimum NFQ Level 7/8 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction or civil engineering industry.
• Proven experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and method statement preparation.
• Safe Pass – desirable.
• Manual Handling Instructor or other relevant safety training – Desirable.
• Full clean driving licence – desirable.
• Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills (Google Workspace or MS Office proficiency).
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams.
• Capable of working independently and under pressure within tight project deadlines.
• High levels of initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety leadership.

Please note:

If you are an EU/EEA national, you will be asked to show proof of right to work in Ireland.

If you are a non-EU/EEA national , you will require current and valid permission to work and reside in the Republic of Ireland.

Information on legislation and guides to the procedures in relation to obtaining greencard permits ,work permits, spousal/dependant permits is available on the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation website.