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Job Description
Start here. Grow here.
At AECOM, we are recruiting a to join EHS Lead/Client Safety Manager us in our Dublin office.
Here’s what you’ll do:
1. Safety Oversight & Compliance
Review and approve risk assessments, safety plans, permits, and changes occurring during construction.
Ensure projects comply with national statutory Health & Safety regulations.
Implement and monitor the Construction Safety Management Program across all projects.
Promote best practices and lessons learned across project sites.
2. On-site Safety Management
Maintain a visible presence on-site to support safety culture and proactive engagement.
Engage actively in daily Health & Safety management:
Attend management and personnel meetings
Conduct training workshops
Participate in Daily Activity Briefings and safety reviews
Attend planning and coordination sessions
3. Auditing, Monitoring & Reporting
Conduct independent site audits and safety inspections, including at off-site manufacturing facilities.
Monitor compliance with Health & Safety plans and actual site practices.
Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) across all projects.
Audit:
Hazard Risk Assessments (HRA)
RAMS, lifting plans, safe systems of work
Competency of contractors and operatives
Communication and coordination effectiveness
Training and education programs
4. Incident & Risk Management
Lead or assist in incident, accident, and near-miss investigations.
Evaluate findings and monitor corrective/preventive action implementation.
Assist in identifying and managing high-risk activities in coordination with design teams and contractors.
5. Continuous Improvement & Program Development
Develop and enhance project-specific safety programs as needed.
Provide independent review and cross-evaluation of Health & Safety practices across multiple projects.
Drive continuous improvement across construction supply chain through shared learning and performance evaluation.
Evaluate the effectiveness of Health & Safety planning and contractor resources on site.
Qualifications
Ready to push the limits of what’s possible?
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a senior Health & Safety role, with substantial exposure to construction safety management.
Demonstrated experience in contractor coordination, and effective collaboration with design teams, engineers, and other key project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Formal qualification in Health & Safety Management (e.g., Diploma, Degree).
Relevant professional certification and/or degree in a recognized Health & Safety discipline.
Skills & Competencies:
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong reporting and documentation abilities.
Proven track record of strict adherence to project procedures, timelines, and reporting cycles.
We celebrate diversity, including neurodiversity, and believe it enriches our team. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities. If you are an applicant with a disability that requires reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact us at ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com
At AECOM, we value everyone's unique contributions and perspectives. If you meet some of the requirements above or have transferable skills you believe would benefit us, we would be delighted to hear from you!
Additional Information
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For further information about the role, reach out to the recruiter on LinkedIn Colum Calnan.
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About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.
Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity
You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.
You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.
AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.
Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer an interview to applicants who have a disability or long-term condition, who meet the minimum/essential criteria for the role. Please let us know using this email address ReasonableAccommodations@aecom.com if you would like to apply through the Disability Confident Interview Scheme.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.