Health & Safety Manager

Posted 5 days 8 hours ago by Sigmar Recruitment

Permanent
Full Time
Engineering Jobs
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Job Description
Company Overview

I am working with a well-established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services company employing approximately 120 staff, operating primarily within the maintenance and contract renewals sector. Their workforce consists of 50-60 mobile engineers working on client sites and approximately 30 office-based staff, delivering services across a diverse client base.

As part of their continued growth and commitment to best practice, they are creating aHealth & Safety Manager role to lead, develop, and embed a structured and proactive safety culture across the business.

Role Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all Health & Safety systems and processes across the company. This role will act as the central point of contact for internal teams, field engineers, and external clients regarding all H&S matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Management

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the company's Health & Safety Management System

  • Ensure compliance with all relevant Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and codes of practice

  • Create and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)

  • Maintain accurate H&S records, audits, and reporting structures

Site & Engineer Support

  • Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments for maintenance and renewal works

  • Support engineers working on the road with safe systems of work and toolbox talks

  • Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented

  • Promote a strong safety culture across a mobile workforce

Client & Contract Support

  • Act as the primary H&S point of contact for clients and main contractors

  • Manage prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), safety documentation, and compliance portals

  • Attend client meetings and audits as required

  • Ensure client-specific H&S requirements are understood and implemented

Training & Communication

  • Identify training needs and manage H&S training programmes for staff and engineers

  • Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings

  • Provide clear guidance and advice to managers and supervisors

Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor H&S performance metrics and report to senior management

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice

  • Support ISO or similar accreditation processes if applicable

Key Skills & Experience Essential

  • Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within M&E, construction, engineering, or maintenance environments

  • Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation

  • Experience dealing with clients and external stakeholders on H&S matters

  • Ability to work in a structured, organised, and methodical manner

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Full driving licence (site visits required)

Desirable

  • Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma or equivalent)

  • Experience supporting a mobile engineering workforce

  • Experience working in a contractor or services-based business

  • Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar standards

What We Offer

  • Flexible working arrangement

  • Competitive salary starting at €70k + vehicle + benefits

  • Opportunity to shape and build the H&S function from the ground up

  • Supportive management team and growing business