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.