Senior Health & Safety Consultant

About the Role

An established environmental and planning consultancy is seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Consultant to join its growing team in Galway on a hybrid basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional to take a leadership role in delivering construction safety, occupational health and safety, and advisory services across a diverse portfolio of renewable energy and construction projects.

The successful candidate will also contribute to the continued development of the Health & Safety team, strengthen client relationships and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead construction Health & Safety consultancy services, including acting as Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP).
• Deliver Occupational Health & Safety consultancy and advisory services.
• Conduct Health & Safety audits, inspections and reviews.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Support the development and implementation of Health & Safety training programmes.
• Promote a strong safety culture across projects and teams.
• Lead the growth and development of Health & Safety services in Galway.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development and identify opportunities for service growth.

About You

• Third-level qualification in Safety and Health or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Proven experience delivering Health & Safety consultancy services.
• Experience fulfilling the PSDP role.
• Strong knowledge of construction Health & Safety requirements and legislation.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and accident/incident investigations.
• Experience reviewing contractor risk assessments and method statements.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Strong client-facing and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• PSDP training.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification.
• QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor qualification.
• SOLAS-accredited Safe Pass Trainer qualification.
• Business development experience.
• Experience working on renewable energy projects.

This role offers excellent opportunities for career progression, leadership development and professional growth, with flexible working arrangements and involvement in a varied portfolio of impactful projects.