Overview

The Outsourced Technical Services (OTS) Department at PM Group partners with Global leaders across a range of industries to find the best people for their current and ongoing business needs. Partnering with PM Group and our clients means that you will gain unrivalled experience working with global brands.

We are currently recruiting a Site Safety Specialist to support the Capital Projects EHS Team on a biopharma client site in Cork. The Site Safety Specialist is a highly visible, field-based (“boots on the ground”) EHS professional responsible for day-to-day safety oversight of capital project construction and installation activities within an active biopharma manufacturing environment.

This role ensures that contractors, project teams, and site personnel execute work safely, in full compliance with regulatory requirements, company standards, and industry best practices, while maintaining operational continuity in a high-risk, GMP-regulated setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain a constant on-site presence to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate hazards associated with construction, installation, and commissioning activities

Serve as the primary EHS point of contact for contractors and project teams on assigned projects

Conduct daily site walks, inspections, and safety observations across multiple active work fronts

Intervene immediately to stop unsafe work and ensure corrective actions are implemented

Ensure contractors adhere to:

Site EHS rules
Permit-to-work systems
Method statements and risk assessments
Industry and regulatory standards (e.g., OSHA/EU directives, local legislation)

Participate in and audit pre-task risk assessments (JHAs/RA/MS)

Lead or support contractor onboarding, inductions, and toolbox talks

Monitor high-risk activities such as:

Work at height
Confined space entry
Hot work
LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)
Lifting operations
Electrical work

Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reporting, and root cause analysis

Track and trend safety observations and incidents to identify systemic risks

Serve as a visible safety leader and role model on site

Promote a culture of:

Speak-up and intervention
Learning from incidents
Continuous improvement

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline
Relevant professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) preferred
2-5+ years’ experience in a construction/project EHS role, ideally within:
- Biopharmaceutical or life sciences
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Regulated industrial environments
Proven experience working in live operating sites with concurrent construction activities
Strong knowledge of high-risk construction activities and control measures
Strong field presence and influencing skills – confident engaging with all levels onsite
Practical, solution-oriented approach to risk management
Excellent observation, inspection, and reporting capabilities
Ability to challenge safely and constructively
Strong understanding of:
- Permit-to-work systems
- Contractor management
- Incident investigation techniques

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Site Safety Specialist

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