Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Design Build Search; Castlewellan; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Friendly professional team

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking a Safety Manager for our Down office to lead EHS excellence across sites in Ireland and Europe. You will develop and manage ISO 45001/14001 systems, ensure legal compliance and drive continuous improvement with a team of EHS Advisors reporting to the Operations Director.

You will mentor safety professionals, oversee PSDP/PSCS compliance, investigate incidents, deliver training and report KPIs while coordinating with HR, ESG functions and project teams.

Qualifications

• NFQ Level 7+ Health & Safety qualification required.
• 5–8 years senior EHS experience in construction (electrical & mechanical).
• Experience managing ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong EHS culture across all sites.
• Drive continuous improvement of EHS systems and maintain ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards.
• Oversee PSDP/PSCS requirements, contractor compliance and pre-qualification.
• Conduct site visits, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Manage risk assessments, the company risk register and action tracking processes.
• Prepare monthly EHS performance reports and analyse project KPIs.
• Deliver mandatory safety training and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Collaborate with HR, EDI and ESG functions to support wellbeing and psychological safety initiatives.
• Mentor and support the EHS Officer team.

Skills

Senior EHS experience

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Training & reporting

Independent work

Driving licence

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (NFQ Level 7+)

Tools

ISO 45001:2018

ISO 14001

Job description

Safety Manager - Down - Building Construction & Electrical Installation

A highly reputable construction contractor based in Down has projects for electrical installation in Dublin and throughout Europe. Based in the Down office travel monthly to Dublin sites and every few months to Europe is required. The business is all set up for HSE this role is to come in and manage what is already in place. A team of safety advisors will report into the role. As part of a growing business you will play a central role in strengthening the health, safety, environmental and wellbeing culture across the business. Reporting to the Operations Director, this role is responsible for developing, implementing and managing EHS management systems, ensuring legal and ISO compliance, and driving continuous improvement throughout the organisation.

This role will promote proactive safety behaviours, support wellbeing initiatives, mentor EHS Advisors and act as the primary liaison with the Health & Safety Authority. The role involves overseeing site safety performance, contractor compliance, risk management, incident investigation, auditing and performance reporting. The role will also collaborate closely with project teams to support planning, training delivery, communication and change management.

The Role

• Lead and promote a strong EHS culture across all sites.
• Drive continuous improvement of EHS systems and maintain ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 standards.
• Oversee PSDP/PSCS requirements, contractor compliance and pre‑qualification.
• Conduct site visits, audits, inspections and incident investigations.
• Manage risk assessments, the company risk register and action tracking processes.
• Prepare monthly EHS performance reports and analyse project KPIs.
• Deliver mandatory safety training and provide technical guidance to teams.
• Collaborate with HR, EDI and ESG functions to support wellbeing and psychological safety initiatives.
• Mentor and support the EHS Officer team.

The Candidate

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (NFQ Level 7+).
• 5–8 years’ senior EHS experience within the construction industry ideally electrical & mechanical .
• Experience managing ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 systems.
• Strong communication, influencing and leadership skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving ability and high attention to detail.
• Confident trainer with strong reporting, analysis and IT skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Full clean driving licence.

Benefits & Next Steps

• Permanent role
• Friendly professional team

Sponsorship not available, must have full working rights and knowledge of the local HSE market. Based in Down must live within commutable distance.