Health & Safety Manager

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services provider in Dublin is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to enhance safety culture across all projects. You will lead site safety initiatives, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with ISO standards. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in construction safety and relevant NEBOSH qualifications. This hands-on role requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a construction or civil engineering safety role.
• In-depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO management standards.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH.

Responsibilities

• Act as the visible face of safety across all sites.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Lead investigations into incidents and near-misses.

Skills

Health and Safety expertise

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Behavioural safety initiatives

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a leading civil engineering and construction services provider on the appointment of a Health & Safety Manager.

As Health & Safety Manager, you will play a key role in driving proactive safety culture and ensuring operational teams deliver projects safely and efficiently. This is a highly visible, hands‑on position – spending significant time on‑site, supporting teams, embedding behavioural safety, and maintaining compliance in line with both ISO and client standards.

This is a pivotal position for an experienced safety professional who wants to be part of a forward‑thinking, people‑focused company that is passionate about raising the standard of safety culture across every project.

In your new role

• Act as the visible face of safety across all sites, leading by example
• Partner with operations and site management teams to embed ownership of safety at every level
• Maintain and improve the company’s Safety Management System in line with ISO and client requirements
• Ensure RAMS, inductions, audits and method statements are current and effective
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring follow‑through
• Lead investigations into incidents and near‑misses, focusing on learning and prevention
• Coordinate and deliver site safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings
• Analyse data and trends to identify areas for proactive improvement
• Drive behavioural safety initiatives, ensuring safety is part of how work gets done – not just paperwork

What you will need to succeed

• 5+ years’ experience in a Construction or Civil Engineering safety role
• Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH)
• In‑depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO management standards
• Good communication and influencing skills
• IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
• Full driving licence

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don’t worry if you don’t)

• Chartered or Graduate membership of IOSH (or working towards)
• Experience within the Renewables, Energy, or Data Centre sectors
• NEBOSH Diploma / Degree in Safety or related discipline
• Experience managing safety systems across multiple sites or frameworks
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.