EHS Lead/Client Safety Manager-Data Center projects

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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:

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