Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Vehicle

Bonus

Job summary

Design Build Search is seeking a Safety Manager for Dublin city, overseeing EHS, wellbeing and compliance on iconic heritage and government construction sites. You will drive ISO 45001/14001 adoption, mentor EHS Officers and report to the EHS/ESG Manager.

You will lead audits, risk assessments, training, incident investigations, and align with HR/ESG functions to enhance safety culture and operational performance.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (NFQ Level 7+).
• 5-8 years' senior EHS experience within the construction industry.
• 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.
• 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

EHS management

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Leadership

Training delivery

Education

Occupational Health & Safety degree/diploma (NFQ Level 7+)

Job description

Safety Manager - Dublin City - Building Construction

A highly reputable builder on iconic heritage and government buildings in Dublin City has an opportunity for a driven and knowledgeable Safety Manager. You will play a central role in strengthening the health, safety, environmental and wellbeing culture across the business. Reporting to the EHS/ESG Manager, 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 Officers 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.
• 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

• New Vehicle
• Bonus