Health and Safety Manager
Job purpose:
Our client is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop the company’s Health & Safety function across its business operations and retrofit projects. This is a senior role responsible for developing and maintaining a robust Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and SEAI One Stop Shop requirements, while driving a strong and proactive safety culture across the organisation.
This is a newly created role where you’ll take ownership of the company’s Health & Safety function, developing and implementing H&S systems, policies and procedures across the business. They’re looking for a hands-on, proactive professional who can help build and develop the function as the company continues to grow.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the company’s Health & Safety strategy, policies and management systems.
- Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation and SEAI One Stop Shop requirements.
- Manage risk assessments, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Provide H&S guidance and support to management, site teams, contractors and subcontractors.
- Monitor H&S performance, KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Oversee contractor H&S management, training and competency requirements.
- Support the safe delivery of domestic and commercial retrofit projects.
- Promote and embed a strong, proactive Health & Safety culture across the organisation.
Education and Experience:
- Level 8+ qualification in Health & Safety, Safety Management or a related discipline.
- 5+ years’ H&S experience within construction, ideally at senior level.
- Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and construction safety.
- Experience with risk management, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
- Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
- Practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel.
Contact Fiona Fitzsimons for a confidential chat: [email protected]
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