We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our on-site project team in Cork. This role provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site. You will play a key leadership role in driving compliance, managing risk and promoting a strong, proactive safety culture on site.
Responsibilities:
Safety Leadership
- Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
- Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements.
- Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project.
Compliance and Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements.
- Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required.
Culture and Engagement
- Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams.
- Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors.
- Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared.
Reporting and Assurance
- Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions.
- Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking.
Qualifications:
Essential
- NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.
- Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body.
- Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals.
Desirable
- Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline.
- Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching.
- Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery.
If you are interested in, contact me directly at [email protected]