Senior Health & Safety Consultant

Permanent employee, Full-time · Galway

About us

MKO is Ireland’s largest Planning and Environmental consultancy. 
 
 
Our team of over 200 experienced professionals work across the planning, environmental, ecology and related fields, including 
Health & Safety Consultancy. We deliver challenging and complex projects for our clients and have an unrivalled track record of success.  Our multi-disciplinary expertise and broad range of nationwide experience add real value to our clients' projects. 


Our success and growth rests entirely on the knowledge, skills, ambition and integrity of our people, and we value these qualities most highly. We are forward-thinking and work with a can-do attitude, which nurtures people, ideas and opportunities to help maximise potential.
 
 

We operate an ISO 45001 certified Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Job Description

To meet the growing demand for our Health & Safety Consultancy services, we wish to recruit an experienced Senior Health & Safety Consultant.


The Role


As a Senior Health & Safety Consultant, you will:

  • Provide Occupational Health & Safety consultancy services to MKO clients
  • Provide construction safety consultancy services, including fulfilling the role of PSDP on a wide range of both renewable energy projects and on “standard” construction projects.
  • Extend the breadth and reach of MKO Health & Safety Consultancy services
  • Promote a safety culture throughout MKO.

This is an exciting role that will allow the successful candidate to further develop their Health & Safety Management skills and experience. 

 

Key Requirements


The ideal candidate will have a third level qualification in Safety and Health at Work, have completed a PSDP course, and have at least 6 years work experience in a health & safety role, with experience in:

  • Fulfilling and coordinating the role of Project Supervisor for the Design Process (PSDP)
  • Occupational Health and Safety Management for a workforce of over 50 staff.
  • Evaluating and approval of sub-contractor Risk Assessment and Method Statements
  • Company Health & Safety reviews and audits
  • Developing staff Health & Safety training plans

Other desirable qualifications include: 

  • IOSH Managing Safely Certification 
  • QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor
  • Solas accredited Safepass trainer

We offer flexible work arrangements that value our team members’ well-being and work-life balance.

 

Candidates interested in the available position should apply with an up-to-date curriculum vitae and cover letter.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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