Health & Safety Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle provided

Flexible working

Career growth

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment is partnering with a well-established Mechanical & Electrical services company to recruit a Health & Safety Manager. You will lead, develop, and embed a proactive safety culture across the business, focusing on compliance with Irish legislation, RAMS, and client requirements.

The role covers safety management, site inspections, training, and continuous improvement, supporting engineers on site and with prequalification documentation.

Qualifications

• Proven Health & Safety experience in M&E, construction or maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation.
• Experience dealing with clients & external stakeholders.
• Structured, organized, and methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Health & Safety Management System across the business.
• Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and codes of practice.
• Create and maintain RAMS, policies, procedures, and records.
• Carry out site inspections, risk assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Support engineers on site with safe systems of work and training.
• Drive continuous improvement and report H&S performance to management.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

M&E / construction environment

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview

I am working with a well-established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services company employing approximately 120 staff, operating primarily within the maintenance and contract renewals sector. Their workforce consists of 50-60 mobile engineers working on client sites and approximately 30 office-based staff, delivering services across a diverse client base.

As part of their continued growth and commitment to best practice, they are creating aHealth & Safety Manager role to lead, develop, and embed a structured and proactive safety culture across the business.

Role Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all Health & Safety systems and processes across the company. This role will act as the central point of contact for internal teams, field engineers, and external clients regarding all H&S matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• 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

Site & Engineer Support

• 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

Client & Contract Support

• 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

Training & Communication

• 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

Continuous Improvement

• 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

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• 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)

Desirable

• 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

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangement

• Competitive salary starting at €70k + vehicle + benefits

• Opportunity to shape and build the H&S function from the ground up

• Supportive management team and growing business