Health and Safety Manager

Cpl; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary commensurate with经验

Company vehicle

Company pension scheme

Performance bonus

Bike to Work Scheme

On-site parking

Further education and training support

Flexible working hours

Company-paid leave

Employee discounts

Sports & social events

Job summary

CPL is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s Health & Safety function across construction and retrofit projects in Ireland. The role focuses on building a robust H&S management system, policy governance, training, and compliance with Irish legislation and SEAI requirements.

You will drive continuous improvement, ensure active safety culture, and provide expert advice to management, teams, and contractors

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and manage Health & Safety policies
• Experience implementing H&S management systems in construction
• Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and SEAI/One Stop Shop requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the H&S strategy and improvement programmes.
• Establish and manage risk assessment and risk management processes across sites.
• Provide expert H&S guidance to management, project teams and contractors.
• Coordinate site inspections, audits and incident investigations with root-cause analysis.

Skills

Leadership

HSE management

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Training & development

Stakeholder engagement

Attention to detail

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 8+ in OH&S

Job description

Health & Safety ManagerAbout The Company

Our client is a well-established renewable energy and energy-efficiency specialist with over 25 years’ experience delivering sustainable energy solutions to domestic and commercial customers across Ireland.

The company is a trusted SEAI-registered contractor and One Stop Shop partner, delivering both individual energy-efficiency measures and complete retrofit solutions. Their work spans a range of grant-supported schemes and projects, providing end-to-end energy upgrades across residential and commercial properties.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of the company’s Health & Safety function.

The successful candidate will develop and maintain a robust Health & Safety Management System, policies, procedures, risk management processes and training programmes, while providing expert guidance and support to management, project teams, employees, contractors and subcontractors.

You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations, while driving continuous improvement, accountability and a strong, proactive safety culture across the organisation and its projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the company’s Health & Safety strategy, objectives and improvement programmes.
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective Health & Safety Management System across the business, offices, construction sites and retrofit projects.
• Work closely with senior management, project managers, operational teams and site personnel to embed Health & Safety into day-to-day operations and project delivery.
• Develop, review and maintain the Safety Statement, H&S policies, procedures, guidelines and associated documentation.
• Establish and manage robust risk assessment and risk management processes, ensuring risks are identified, controlled, communicated and regularly reviewed.
• Provide expert Health & Safety advice and guidance to management, employees, contractors and subcontractors, challenging unsafe practices where required.
• Conduct and coordinate site inspections, audits, workplace assessments and accident/incident investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and monitor H&S KPIs and performance measures, providing regular reports and recommendations to management.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor H&S processes, including pre-qualification, competency checks, inductions, monitoring and performance reviews.
• Work with project and operational teams to ensure appropriate H&S controls are incorporated into the planning and delivery of construction and retrofit works.
• Develop and implement SOPs, method statements and safe systems of work for relevant construction and retrofit activities.
• Provide oversight of safety-critical activities including working at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, electrical works, fire safety, access and egress, asbestos-related risks and emergency preparedness.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place when working on customer premises, including protection of occupants, third parties and other contractors.
• Support the management of H&S risks associated with insulation, electrical installations, heating systems, heat pumps, solar PV, battery systems and other retrofit technologies.
• Develop and coordinate H&S training and competency programmes for employees, contractors and competent persons.
• Support the appointment and ongoing development of competent persons for safety-critical activities.
• Develop, maintain and test emergency response and evacuation procedures, including emergency drills.
• Support safety committees and employee engagement initiatives, promoting proactive reporting of hazards, near misses and safety concerns.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish H&S legislation, regulations, SEAI requirements and industry best practice.
• Support compliance with relevant SEAI One Stop Shop H&S, quality, contractor management and project-delivery requirements.
• Liaise with relevant external bodies, including the HSA, SEAI, insurers, auditors, contractors and other stakeholders as required.
• Maintain effective systems for recording, investigating and managing incidents, accidents, near misses, hazards and corrective actions.
• Promote a positive, proactive and engagement-driven Health & Safety culture throughout the organisation.

Requirements

• QQI Level 8 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, ideally at a senior level.
• Proven experience developing and implementing Health & Safety Management Systems, policies and procedures.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety practices.
• Experience in risk assessments, audits, inspections, incident investigation and corrective action management.
• Experience developing and monitoring H&S KPIs and continuous improvement programmes.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage with and challenge stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organisational, reporting and documentation skills with strong attention to detail.
• Practical, proactive and solutions-focused approach to Health & Safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively with management, site teams, contractors and external stakeholders.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites as required.
• Fluent English, both written and verbal.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Company vehicle
• Company pension scheme
• Performance bonus
• Bike to Work Scheme
• On-site parking
• Further education and training support
• Flexible working hours
• Company-paid leave
• Employee discounts
• Sports & social events

For more information please call Christina Keating on 0 21 494 4871 or email [e-mail]