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Role overview

Job Title

MMC Safety Officer

Purpose Of The Role

The MMC Safety Officer ensures that modern construction methods are carried out safely by identifying risks, promoting safe practices, and protecting workers across both offsite and onsite environments.

Role In MMC

MMC introduces new processes such as modular construction, offsite manufacturing, and digital design, all of which present unique safety challenges. The MMC Safety Officer ensures these processes are planned and executed safely, with specific focus on factory settings, transportation of units, robotic or automated systems, and high-precision onsite assembly. The role also involves integrating safety planning into digital tools like BIM and CDEs (Common Data Environments).

Knowledge & Skills

Modern Methods of Construction is continuously expanding; with many transferable skillsets.

Fundamental Skills

Basic essential skills

  • Safety & Compliance
  • Risk Management
  • Quality Assurance
  • Planning & Executing

Additional MMC Skills

Specialised MMC skills

  • Manufacturing & Assembly
  • Risk Management
  • Digital & Technology
  • Communication & Collaboration

Universal Skills

Transferable or soft skills

  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability & Resilience

Suggested Entry Routes

Experience

  • Experience in a health and safety role in either construction or manufacturing.
  • Familiarity with MMC projects, including factory-based or modular installation settings.

Education

  • Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
  • Level 6 or higher qualification in Construction Safety, Engineering, or Occupational Health.

Training & Certifications

  • Safe Pass (SOLAS)
  • Manual Handling and Working at Height Training
  • IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH National General Certificate
  • PSCS/PSDP Awareness Training
  • MMC-specific modules in Safety and Risk Management
  • First Aid Responder (FAR) Certificate
  • Confined Spaces / Crane Lift Planning (if applicable)

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Skilled Professional

MMC Safety Officer

The MMC Safety Officer ensures that modern construction methods are carried out safely by identifying risks, promoting safe practices, and protecting workers across both offsite and onsite environments.

Skilled Professional

MMC Safety Officer

The MMC Safety Officer ensures that modern construction methods are carried out safely by identifying risks, promoting safe practices, and protecting workers across both offsite and onsite environments.