Health And Safety Manager

Falcon Green; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days' annual leave

CPD

Excellent learning and development

Long-term career progression

Competitive salary package

Job summary

Falcon Green is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead site safety across major construction projects. You will own H&S strategies, mentor safety teams and drive a positive safety culture on complex sites.

The role offers strong career progression, CPD and a highly competitive package, including a comprehensive benefits programme and long-term opportunities within a supportive management structure.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent required.
• IOSH membership desirable.
• Experience leading safety teams on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of H&S legislation and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead H&S operations across assigned projects.
• Provide expert guidance to PMs, engineers and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation and standards.
• Develop RAMS and project-specific Safety Management Plans.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Mentor site Safety Advisors and monitor subcontractor safety.
• Deliver toolbox talks, training and safety communications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting

Organisational skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent

IOSH membership

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering major construction projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated safety professional to take ownership of health and safety operations, lead site-based safety teams and drive a positive safety culture across complex construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Health & Safety operations across assigned construction projects.
• Provide expert H&S guidance to Project Managers, Engineers, Supervisors and site teams.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation, industry standards and company procedures.
• Develop and implement project-specific Safety Management Plans, Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, incident investigations and corrective action reviews.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and ensure compliance with site requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety-first culture through leadership, engagement and continuous improvement.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training to employees and subcontractors.
• Manage and mentor site-based Safety Advisors and H&S professionals.
• Prepare safety performance reports, maintain accurate records and track key H&S indicators.
• Identify and mitigate risks across complex construction activities.
• Support environmental, quality and employee wellbeing initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager on large-scale construction projects.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Health & Safety qualification.
• Professional membership of IOSH or an equivalent recognised body.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety legislation, compliance and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience leading safety teams and influencing project stakeholders.
• Experience with a Tier 1 main contractor or on major infrastructure, pharmaceutical or data centre projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, reporting and organisational skills.
• Experience with digital safety reporting systems and behavioural safety initiatives is advantageous.

Salary & Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package
• 26 days' annual leave
• Additional employee benefits
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Excellent learning and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established construction business with a strong commitment to workplace safety, employee development and delivering high-quality projects.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to influence safety performance on major construction developments, work alongside experienced project teams and progress within a supportive management structure.