Health and Safety Manager

Colas Ireland; The Municipal District of Nenagh; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sustainable transport infrastructure seeks a Health & Safety Manager to uphold safety standards across its operations. The role involves developing policies, providing training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation in a collaborative work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience and a strong educational background in health and safety management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in health and safety management.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Experience in roadworks and asset maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor health and safety policies.
• Conduct safety inspections and recommend improvements.
• Liaise with management on safety matters.

Skills

Collaboration

Work ethic

Reliability

Results-oriented mindset

Education

Level 8 qualification in Health & Safety

Membership in IOSH or similar

Job description

Colas, a subsidiary of the Bouygues Group, has one mission: to imagine, build, and maintain sustainable transport infrastructure. Backed by a network of 900 construction business units and 3,000 material production units in more than 50 countries on five continents, the Group’s 65,000 employees act locally to connect communities and foster exchanges for today and tomorrow. Colas’ ambition is to be the world leader in innovative, sustainable mobility solutions.

Mission

The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health and safety are maintained throughout the asset maintenance and management business. The role involves implementing, monitoring, and improving health and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislation and organizational requirements. The position requires strong leadership and the ability to develop and maintain a health and safety culture within the company. The manager will report directly to the MMaRC General Manager and functionally to the Colas Ireland Health and Safety Manager. They will work closely with the Colas Ireland Health and Safety Manager to develop and implement Group Health & Safety policies across all Colas JV work sites.

Main Responsibilities

1. Provide advice, guidance, and instruction on safety matters to all personnel, including employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and visitors.
2. Develop and agree on a Safety Statement with Directors and ensure compliance with Safety Policy and Regulations.
3. Liaise with all management sections to promote accident prevention and healthy working conditions.
4. Order work to stop if activities pose a serious risk of injury.
5. Conduct project safety inspections, recommend improvements, and report findings to management.
6. Support safety representatives with adequate training and cooperation.
7. Develop project-specific Safety & Health Plans and recommend relevant procedures and PPE.
8. Review inspection reports, safety suggestions, complaints, and requests for information.
9. Investigate accidents and incidents to determine causes and prevent future occurrences.
10. Arrange and assist in employee safety training at all levels.
11. Distribute safety, health, and welfare publications and materials.
12. Monitor the implementation of health and safety policies to achieve and improve safety objectives.

Profile

Skills

• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Strong work ethic
• Reliability and results-oriented mindset

Experience

• Minimum of 8 years proven experience in health and safety management, preferably leading a team
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices, especially in roadworks, traffic management, and asset maintenance

Qualifications

• A Level 8 qualification recognized by HETEC in Health & Safety or an equivalent professional qualification
• Membership of a recognized industry body such as IOSH or similar