Health & Safety Manager

Overview We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join an 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 across all project activities. 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 internal 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 senior leadership 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