Health & Safety Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Performance bonus

On-site parking

Bike to Work Scheme

Flexible working hours

Paid leave

Employee discounts

Educational support

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment partners with a leading Irish renewable energy contractor to hire a Health & Safety Manager. You will lead the health & safety function across projects, developing policies, training programmes, and risk controls to ensure compliance and a strong safety culture.

Based in Ireland, the role requires an OHS QQI Level 8, 5+ years in construction H&S, and strong leadership and communication skills. Travel to sites; competitive package with vehicle and pension.

Qualifications

• QQI Level 8 (or higher) in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ health & safety experience in construction, senior level.
• Proven ability to develop and implement H&S management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and practices.
• Experience in risk management, audits, incident investigations, and CI.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to sites.
• Fluent English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and management of the H&S function.
• Develop and embed H&S policies, procedures and training programmes.
• Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop H&S strategy, risk management, site inspections and audits.
• Manage contractors, coordinate training, report on H&S performance.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate safety controls with planning.
• Support grant programme compliance and lead emergency preparedness.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Audits & inspections

Incident investigations

Documentation

Fluent English

Driving licence

Education

QQI Level 8 in OHS

Job description

Health & Safety Manager

About Your New Employer

• Join a leading Irish renewable energy specialist with over 25 years of industry experience.
• Work for a trusted SEAI-registered contractor providing innovative energy-efficient solutions to domestic and commercial clients nationwide.
• Be part of a company committed to sustainability, continuous growth, and supporting major energy grant schemes.

About Your New Job

• As the Health & Safety Manager, you will lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the company’s Health & Safety function, ensuring proactive and robust safety standards across all projects and operations.
• You will develop and embed H&S Management Systems, policies, procedures, and training programmes, providing expert advice and leadership to both management and site teams.
• You will ensure compliance with all relevant Irish Health & Safety legislation, drive continuous improvement, and champion a strong safety culture throughout the business.
• Responsibilities include developing H&S strategy, maintaining risk management processes, overseeing site inspections and audits, managing contractors, coordinating training, and reporting on H&S performance.
• You will collaborate with multiple departments to integrate safety controls with project planning and delivery, support compliance for grant programmes, and lead on emergency preparedness.

What Skills You Need

• QQI Level 8 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Management, or a related H&S discipline.
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant Health & Safety experience within the construction industry, with significant experience at senior level.
• Expertise in developing and implementing H&S Management Systems, policies, and improvement programmes.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety practices.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management, audits/inspections, incident investigations, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills, engaging confidently with site teams, management, and contractors.
• Organisational, reporting, and documentation skills, with great attention to detail.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to company sites.
• Fluent English, both verbal and written.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary €60,000-€80,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Company vehicle and pension scheme
• Performance bonus
• On-site parking, Bike to Work Scheme
• Flexible working hours and company-paid leave
• Employee discounts, sports & social events
• Further educational support and training