James McLaughlin

Providing specialist health & safety consultancy, lifting operations assurance, auditing, and workforce competence development services across the commercial, industrial, civil engineering, utilities, wind energy, data centre, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and deliver specialist training programmes in lifting operations, rigging, crane operations, plant operations, and safety leadership.
• Develop and deliver competency-based training for safety professionals on auditing lifting and rigging operations.
• Conduct lifting operations audits, assurance reviews, and compliance assessments against industry standards and best practice.
• Provide expert advice on lifting planning, rigging strategies, crane operations, and operational risk management.
• Develop risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans, training materials, and operational procedures.
• Support contractors, principal contractors, and project teams in improving workforce competence and safety performance.
• Deliver classroom, workshop, and practical site-based training across a range of high-risk construction and industrial environments.
• Assist clients in identifying operational weaknesses, improving compliance, and reducing exposure to lifting-related risks.

Achievements:

• Developed a specialist training programme focused on auditing lifting and rigging operations for safety professionals.
• Successfully supported clients across major pharmaceutical, data centre, infrastructure, commercial, and industrial projects.
• Established a reputation for delivering practical, experience-based training founded on over 35 years of operational and construction industry experience.

18 MW High Capacity Data Centre - Fast-Track - Dublin

• Turnkey two storey, high capacity, state-of the-art Data Centre
• Overall floor area of 13,000 m²
• Six 3MW data halls and associated electrical plant rooms
• Fast track programme
• CRAH air handling system
• On site humidified water treatment system with 360,000 litre capacity
• Data hall pre-action dry sprinkler system
• On site diesel farm c/w pump house and bunded bulk storage with 216, 000 litre system capacity
• 13 No. stand by generators rated at 2MW each
• UPS System with 10 min autonomy
• 110 kV to 20 kV transformer station
• A,B and C below RAF bus duct power distribution system
• Co-ordination and Integration of all Client Direct Vendors

110 kV Data Centre Substation - Dublin

• Complete design and build turnkey delivery of a 110 kV substation along with SID application. The finished development consists of two distinct compounds, one operated by Eirgrid as the primary power supplier and the second operated by the client to service a Data Centre campus. Construction of compound entrance roads and footpaths.
• Construction of Client control building, GIS and 4 no, transformer housings.
  Construction of numerous separate concrete plinths, bases
  and bunds to facilitate overhead power structures.
  Complete M&E fitout to all buildings in accordance with Client & Eirgrid specifications including placement of 4 no, transformers and associated testing and commissioning.

48MW High Capacity Data Centre, Drogheda - Fast-Track

• 
  Construction of a new 2 storey, 48MW data centre comprised of
  12 phases. Traditional concrete pad foundation with structural
  steel columns and beams along with the installation of FM2
  floors. Complex integration of services and utility infrastructure.
  Fit-out of highly finished admin block, along with landscaping, hard
  standings, roadways and paths.

• Full M&E fit-out including top-down construction of all critical
  M&E elements using a racking system. Combination of hard
  wire and busduct power distribution system with back-up
  diesel generators and UPS 10 min battery autonomy.
  Full BMS & EPMS system
  CRAC and AHU installations with humidified water system
  (adiabatic cooling), complex diesel fuel distribution system
  High specification security fencing and red wall system

Project: PSCS Role on Leo Labs Pharma Project, Kimmage, Dublin.

Duties: Ensured compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety at site level.

» Development of pre-construction information, construction phase plan, and emergency response plan(s)
» Ensure implementation of the company Health and Safety policy and meeting HSSE employers requirements
» Management of the construction method statement and environmental & traffic management plans
» Control of site waste management and surface water management plans
» Hazard identification, maintenance of hazard controls and risk assessments
» Defining Safe methods of work & implementing Safe Systems of Work (S.S.O.W)
» Monitor and audit Safe Systems for compliance, effectiveness & supervision input and revise where needed

Project: Facebook Date Centre Co. Meath

Duties: Ensured compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety at site level

» Development of pre-construction information, construction phase plan, and emergency response plan(s)
» Ensure implementation of the company Health and Safety policy and meeting HSSE employers requirements
» Management of the construction method statement and environmental & traffic management plans
» Control of site waste management and surface water management plans
» Hazard identification, maintenance of hazard controls and risk assessments
» Defining Safe methods of work & implementing Safe Systems of Work (S.S.O.W)
» Liaison with supervisors and operatives about the Safe System's details
» Monitor and audit Safe Systems for compliance, effectiveness & supervision input and revise where needed

Projects:

» 132kV Cable Civils Project, Stirlingshire, Scotland - Civil works for the installation for a buried, twin trefoil circuit, ducting system
to facilitate the installation of a 132kV underground power cable and associated fibre optic cables; also 2km of 33kV cable. Value:
€6.5 million.

» Dumfries Windfarm project, Scotland

Duties:
» Ensured on site compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety
» Development of pre-construction information, construction phase plan, and emergency response plan(s)
» Ensure implementation of the company Health and Safety policy and meeting HSSE employers requirements
» Management of the construction method statement and environmental & traffic management plans
» Control of site waste and surface water management plans
» Hazard identification, maintenance of hazard controls and risk assessments
» Defining Safe methods of work & implementing Safe Systems of Work
» Liaison with supervisors and operatives on the Safe System's details
» Monitor & audit of the Safe Systems for compliance, effectiveness & supervision input and revision where needed.

Various Projects: Civil engineering, building and wind farm projects across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Value: £2.7 to £30 million.

Duties:
» Ensured compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety at site level
» Development of pre-construction information, construction phase plan, and emergency response plan(s)
» Ensure implementation of the company Health and Safety policy and meeting HSSE employers requirements
» Management of the construction method statement and environmental & habitat management plans
» Control of site waste management and surface water management plans
» Hazard identification, maintenance of hazard controls and risk assessments
» Defining Safe methods of work & implementing Safe Systems of Work (S.S.O.W)
» Communication & discussion of the Safe System's details to supervision & operatives
» Regular reviews & revision of S.S.O.W, taking into account changed conditions/incidents
» Monitor & audit the Safe Systems for compliance, effectiveness & supervision input

Various Projects: civil engineering and building projects across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Value: £0.5 to £2.5 million

Duties:
» Ensured compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety at site level
» Development of pre-construction information, construction phase plan, and emergency response plan(s)
» Ensure implementation of the company Health and Safety policy and meeting HSSE employers requirements
» Management of the construction method statement and environmental & traffic management plans
» Control of site waste management and surface water management plans
» Hazard identification, maintenance of hazard controls and risk assessments
» Defining Safe methods of work & implementing Safe Systems of Work (S.S.O.W)
» Communication & discussion of the Safe System's details to supervision & operatives
» Regular reviews & revision of S.S.O.W, taking into account changed conditions/incidents
» Monitor & audit the Safe Systems for compliance, effectiveness & supervision input

Duties:
» Managed and executed all on-site construction works, sub-contractors and other trades
» Coordinated all aspects of works, ensuring project completion in accordance with regulations, legislation and codes of practice -
within budget and on time
» Ensured full compliance with and adoption of safety legislations, safety policies and practices
» Surveyed fire and flood damaged properties and consulted in relevant insurance cases
» Conducted weekly and monthly safety audits, compiled KPI reports and recommended improvements in accordance with the
company safety management system
» Carried out Housing Health and Safety Rating System surveys and compiled weighted hazard reports to determine actions to be taken

• Upheld exceptional levels of health and safety on site to minimise accidents and risk.
• Carried out thorough site inspections, enabling consistent productivity in line with site targets.
• Maintained positive working relationships with suppliers and contractors throughout.
• Ensured thorough maintenance of plant machinery for safety, smooth-running and productivity.