Health And Safety Consultant

We are currently partnered with a world-leading global railway company with an extensive organization in Germany and projects worldwide. We are seeking a Construction Health & Safety Lead to work with us on a project in Ireland.

Duration: 12 Months+

Contract Type: Freelance

Location: Dublin, Ireland

• Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and welfare laws and HSA regulations.
• Develop, communicate, and maintain safety and health plans; include emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with contractors on safety measures, access control, and welfare facilities; promote cooperation.
• Verify all workers hold valid Safety Awareness cards (e.g., Safe Pass, CSCS) and appoint Safety Representatives and Safety Advisors if needed.
• Conduct safety inspections and audits; keep records; report incidents to HSA and notify them when project thresholds are met.
• Oversee implementation of construction regulations and accident reporting within the assigned project area of the infrastructure project.
• Monitor contractor compliance, implement corrective actions, and inform stakeholders and HSA of non-compliance.
• Provide required safety documentation to relevant project parties.

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in Health and Safety and at least 7 years specialism across major infrastructure and engineering projects particularly in the rail industry
• Strong and demonstrable leadership and management experience in health and safety
• Safety and Health Qualifications, e.g. through a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma within the field
• Holding a Safe Pass / CSCS Card (or equivalent)
• Participated in Managing Safety Training Course in Construction IOSH
• Member of Institution of Occupational Safety & Health or other relevant bodies
• Able to identify Health & Safety performance indicators
• Excellent written communications and interpersonal skills
• Strong influencing and leadership skills
• Team player, self-motivated and able to work using his/her own initiative
• Ability to manage difficult and competing stakeholders’ interests
• Excellent organisational skills with a positive, can-do flexible work attitude
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and handle conflicting priorities

If this sounds like a fit, reach out ASAP with your CV and a time that is best to call and we can discuss in more detail.