Health & Safety Manager

Posted 1 hour 58 minutes ago by Sigmar Recruitment

Permanent

Full Time

Engineering Jobs

Cork, Cork, Ireland

Job Description

Health & Safety Manager About Your New Employer

Join a leading Irish renewable energy specialist with over 25 years of industry experience.
Work for a trusted SEAI-registered contractor providing innovative energy-efficient solutions to domestic and commercial clients nationwide.
Be part of a company committed to sustainability, continuous growth, and supporting major energy grant schemes.

About Your New Job

As the Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company's Health & Safety function, ensuring proactive and robust safety standards across all projects and operations.
You will develop and embed H&S Management Systems, policies, procedures, and training programmes, providing expert advice and leadership to both management and site teams.
You will ensure compliance with all relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation, drive continuous improvement, and champion a strong safety culture throughout the business.
Responsibilities include developing H&S strategy, maintaining risk management processes, overseeing site inspections and audits, managing contractors, coordinating training, and reporting on H&S performance.
You will collaborate with multiple departments to integrate safety controls with project planning and delivery, support compliance for grant programmes, and lead on emergency preparedness.

What Skills You Need

QQI Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related H&S discipline.
Minimum 5 years' relevant Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, with significant experience at senior level.
Expertise in developing and implementing H&S Management Systems, policies, and improvement programmes.
Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety practices.
Demonstrable experience in risk management, audits/inspections, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, engaging confidently with site teams, management, and contractors.
Organisational, reporting, and documentation skills, with great attention to detail.
Full driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites.
Fluent English, both verbal and written.

What's on Offer