Health and Safety Lead

Irwin & Colton; Ireland; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Health and Safety Lead in Dublin to lead the health and safety agenda for a major infrastructure project. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in construction, a NEBOSH qualification, and a proven ability to influence senior management. This role offers competitive compensation along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Experience in engaging senior management and site-level teams.
• A NEBOSH Diploma, degree, or NVQ5 (or equivalent) is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine health and safety strategy for the project.
• Lead the Health and Safety function on site.
• Engage and coach key stakeholders for effective change.
• Assess opportunities for improvement and share best practices.

Skills

Leadership experience

Influencing senior management

Coaching stakeholders

Innovation in health and safety

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Health and Safety Lead (Construction)

Dublin | €100,000 + Excellent Benefits

Irwin and Colton has been engaged by a major Principal Contractor to recruit a Health and Safety Lead. The global company is currently completing a broad range of major construction and infrastructure projects, with this role focused on leading the health and safety agenda for a major infrastructure project in Dublin. It is essential candidates for this role have a proven track record of engaging and influencing senior management, ideally at board level.

Responsibilities for the Health and Safety Lead will include

• Working with the Health and Safety Director to develop and continually refine the health and safety strategy for the project
• Leading the Health and Safety function, ensuring the delivery of the strategy on site
• Influencing, engaging, and coaching key internal and external stakeholders to implement change
• Constantly assessing opportunities for improvements and sharing best practice across the organisation

The successful Head of Health and Safety candidate will have

• Proven leadership experience in a similar role, ideally within construction, civil engineering, or a related industry
• Experience in influencing, engaging, and coaching senior management and site-level operations
• A NEBOSH Diploma, degree, or NVQ5 (or equivalent)
• Experience with innovative occupational health, wellbeing, and behavioural programmes

This position will require an individual who is passionate about health and safety and high performance. For further information or to discuss your career, contact Kristian Gribble on or 01923 432 801.