Health & Safety Lead - M&E Field Operations (Flexible)

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangement

Salary €75k + vehicle + benefits

Shape H&S function

Supportive management team

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for an established M&E services company in Ireland. You will lead the development, implementation, and management of all Health & Safety systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and client requirements.

This role acts as the central point of contact for internal teams, field engineers, and external clients, with a focus on building a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within M&E, construction, engineering, or maintenance environments.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation
• Experience dealing with clients and external stakeholders on H&S matters
• Ability to work in a structured, organised, and methodical manner
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Full driving licence (site visits required)
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma or equivalent)
• Experience supporting a mobile engineering workforce
• Experience working in a contractor or services-based business
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar standards

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Health & Safety Management System
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and codes of practice
• Create and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)
• Maintain accurate H&S records, audits, and reporting structures
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments for maintenance and renewal works
• Support engineers working on the road with safe systems of work and toolbox talks
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Promote a strong safety culture across a mobile workforce
• Act as the primary H&S point of contact for clients and main contractors
• Manage prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), safety documentation, and compliance portals
• Attend client meetings and audits as required
• Ensure client-specific H&S requirements are understood and implemented
• Identify training needs and manage H&S training programmes for staff and engineers
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings
• Provide clear guidance and advice to managers and supervisors
• Monitor H&S performance metrics and report to senior management
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice
• Support ISO or similar accreditation processes if applicable

Skills

Health & Safety

M&E/Construction

Irish Legislation

Client liaison

Structured/Organised

Communication skills

Full driving licence

NEBOSH/IOSH qualification

Mobile workforce experience

ISO 45001 familiarity

Education

NEBOSH

IOSH

Diploma

Job description

Sigmar Recruitment is seeking a Health & Safety Manager for an established M&E services company in Ireland. You will lead the development, implementation, and management of all Health & Safety systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation and client requirements.

This role acts as the central point of contact for internal teams, field engineers, and external clients, with a focus on building a proactive safety culture.