Health and Safety Officer

Tetra Tech is seeking applications for the position of Health and Safety Officer . We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer to support and deliver existing and new high-profile projects. You will be central to the project team, assisting in the delivery of projects for key public and private sector clients in Ireland and further afield. You will be part of the Health & Safety team within RPS responsible for the maintenance and development of the Health & Safety Management Systems of the company. This is a hybrid role and offices available are Dublin, Galway, Cork. Your Impact: Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential – join us to grow your career while leaving a lasting legacy. About the Role: You will be responsible for: Fulfilling the duties of the PSDP and acting as Health & Safety Coordinator for the Design Process as outlined in the Safety Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 Project management of PSDP projects including Client management, coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and scope. Provision of guidance on legislative compliance and industry best practice. Provision of relevant technical support and leadership to clients and designers. Production of project related Health & Safety documentation and reports including Preliminary Safety and Health Plans and Safety Files. Management of occupational health and safety requirements of a large engineering consultancy firm. About you: You will: Expert knowledge of construction Health & Safety Regulations and associated practices & procedures. Ability to act as a competent PSDP within the meaning of the Safety, Health & Welfare Act 2005 and Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013 Have at least 8 years of experience in building or civil engineering infrastructure works including safety management as well as the management of the role of Project Supervisor Design Process and/or Project Supervisor Construction Stage (or similar). Experience of working with OHSAS 18001 / ISO 45001 or similar safety system Experience in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments, Design Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and Safety & Health plans. Excellent IT skills, familiar with relevant computer applications (MS Word and MS Excel in particular). Good communication and interpersonal skills. Qualifications: Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety) Desirable: Degree Engineering or related design discipline with recognised Health & Safety training i.e., Diploma/Degree or equivalent in Health & Safety (ideally in Construction Health & Safety) Chartered Member of Engineers Ireland, IOSH or similar OR working towards chartered member status of a professional body such as Institution of Occupational Safety and Health [IOSH], Engineers Ireland or Institute of Civil Engineers What we offer you: We’re proud to be an accredited training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we provide learning and development for everyone. We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers. Our network of people and knowledge will expand your horizons and give you access to a variety of interesting projects. Embracing diverse ideas, perspectives, and thinking styles is at the heart of what we do. We need a mix of experiences and techniques to develop the ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community of experts and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing. #LI-TH1 #LI-REMOTE #LI-HYBRID