Health and Safety Manager

NRL; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

NRL in Dublin is seeking a Health and Safety Manager for a 12-month contract on a major infrastructure programme. You will lead health, safety and wellbeing initiatives across complex, multi-stakeholder contexts and drive a strong safety culture.

You will ensure compliance with Irish legislation, oversee HSW systems, mentor teams, and report insights to governance forums, while championing inclusion and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Management.
• Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and best practice.
• Minimum 7 years leadership experience on large infrastructure projects.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and promote a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with Irish safety legislation and regulations.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of the HSW management system.
• Configure and test HSW digital systems with data protection in mind.
• Deputise for the Project HSW Manager in governance meetings.
• Analyze performance data and provide insight-driven recommendations.
• Manage training, supplier engagement and service-level management.
• Conduct audits and close-out findings while driving a safe culture.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

Communication skills

Data analysis

Influencing skills

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Chartered IOSH membership or equivalent

Tools

NEC frameworks

Digital HSW platforms

Job description

Join one of Ireland's most prominent infrastructure programmes as a Health and Safety Manager, based in Dublin. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced health, safety and wellbeing professional who thrives in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. You’ll play a vital role in driving the safety culture, ensuring robust standards, and influencing positive change across the project.

Location and Working Pattern Based in Dublin on a 12-month contract position.

Client Overview

Our client is a global engineering organisation delivering transformative infrastructure solutions. They are dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and wellbeing across all project activities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compliance with applicable Irish safety legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations.
• Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Project Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Management System.
• Lead the configuration, testing and continuous improvement of HSW digital systems, ensuring compliance with data protection standards.
• Deputise for the Project Health & Safety Manager in governance meetings and senior forums.
• Analyse performance data, identify trends and provide insight-driven recommendations.
• Manage project training and capability matrices, including supplier engagement and service-level management.
• Conduct audits and assurance activities, ensuring close-out of findings.
• Champion a psychologically safe, inclusive and collaborative culture across the project.

Must-have Requirements

• Level 6 qualification or degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management.
• Chartered Membership of IOSH (or equivalent professional body).
• Comprehensive understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and best practice requirements.
• Minimum 7 years' leadership-level experience on large, complex infrastructure or construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and promote a strong safety culture.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Proficiency with NEC frameworks and contract mechanisms.
• Experience using digital HSW platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer.