Head of Safety Heavy Precast

Country: Romania 

City: Negoiesti 

Req ID: 518108

Job Type: Full Time   

Workplace Type: Onsite

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level 

About CRH 

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.75,800 people at c.3,160 operating locations in 29 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE. For more information visit: www.crh.com

About CRH in Romania

We are the most dynamic group of companies in construction industry in Romania, employing over 2100 colleagues across all our business lines and operating over 50 units national wide managed through our legal entities: Romcim, Elpreco, Ferrobeton, Bauelemente, Tehnoworld and Sapphire. Our building and construction solutions span aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, precast elements, building products for masonry and outdoor landscaping, and alternative fuels. The combination of people, know-how, technology, assets and innovation enables us to offer unrivaled customized solutions for infrastructure, non-residential and residential market segments contributing to the way our world is built. For more information visit: www.romcim.ro, www.elpreco.ro, www.ferrobeton.ro, www.baulemente.ro, www.tehnoworld.ro

Purpose of the Role

The Head of Safety Heavy Precast is responsible for defining, implementing and maintaining the Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) strategy across Heavy Precast plants, precast construction sites and General Contracting projects. The role ensures full legal compliance, alignment with corporate and ISO standards, and the consistent application of CRH Health & Safety requirements. It drives a proactive safety culture focused on risk prevention, continuous improvement and zero harm across all operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and support the OH&S strategy, policies and programs in line with legal, ISO 45001 and CRH requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective Health & Safety Management System across the Heavy Precast Division.
• Ensure compliance with local legislation, Group procedures, Life Saving Rules and internal reporting standards.
• Lead accident, incident, HPLE, recordable and LTI investigations; perform root cause analysis and define corrective actions.
• Coordinate and conduct safety governance forums (Safety Committees, Safety Steering Committees, HPLE reviews, learning teams).
• Prepare and monitor safety KPIs, dashboards, audits, legal compliance gap analyses and statistical reports.
• Design and deliver safety training programs, awareness campaigns and ensure training matrix compliance.
• Coach, guide and support leadership and line managers to strengthen safety leadership and succession within the H&S function.
• Promote CRH values and foster a proactive, inclusive and collaborative safety culture.
• Build and implement continuous improvement plans based on audits, surveys, incidents and operational risks.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses and ensure safe execution of major industrial, CAPEX and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally (supply chain, quality, logistics) to embed safety into all processes.

Skills and Qualifications

• Technical higher education background.
• Minimum 10 years of managerial experience in Health & Safety or industrial environments.
• Intermediate level of English.
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation and influencing skills.
• Proactive, well-organized, self-driven and able to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• High proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Willingness to travel extensively (minimum 50%).
• Valid driving license (Category B).
• Certifications: Risk Assessor (post-university), 80-hour H&S Inspector, Technical Frame for Fire Protection.

What Ferrobeton Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive salary package
• Comprehensive benefits
• Health and wellness programs, including gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Connect your future to Ferrobeton

We are curious to learn more about you. At Ferrobeton, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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Ferrobeton is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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