Health and Safety Manager

Cpl Group; Munster; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; 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 Group 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.

You will maintain the Health & Safety Management System, policies and risk controls, ensure compliance with Irish legislation and SEAI requirements, and drive a proactive safety culture with management, site teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 8+ in OHS/Safety Management or related
• 5+ years’ H&S experience in construction
• Experience building and implementing H&S management systems
• Strong knowledge of Irish H&S laws and construction safety
• Experience in risk assessments, audits and incident investigations
• Experience developing and monitoring H&S KPIs and continuous improvement
• Leadership, communication and influencing skills at all levels
• Strong organisational and documentation skills
• Proactive, practical H&S problem-solver
• Ability to work with management, site teams, contractors and stakeholders
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites
• Fluent English (written and spoken)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of the H&S strategy and improvement programmes
• Develop, implement and maintain an effective H&S Management System across offices, sites and retrofit projects
• Embed H&S into day-to-day operations with management, project teams and site personnel
• Review and maintain Safety Statement, H&S policies and procedures
• Establish and manage risk assessment and risk management processes
• Provide expert H&S guidance to management, employees and contractors
• Conduct site inspections, audits and incident investigations with root-cause analysis
• Develop and monitor H&S KPIs and reporting to management
• Manage contractor H&S processes including pre-qualification and inductions
• Ensure H&S controls are integrated into project planning and delivery
• Develop SOPs and safe systems of work for construction activities
• Oversee safety-critical activities and emergency preparedness
• Promote a proactive H&S culture across the organisation
• Liaise with external bodies (HSA, SEAI, insurers, auditors)
• Maintain records of incidents, hazards and corrective actions

Skills

H&S leadership

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Audits & inspections

Education

QQI Level 8+ in OHS/Safety Management

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

About 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