Health & Safety Manager

John Sisk & Son Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

John Sisk & Son Ltd is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to provide direct operational support to project teams, ensuring HSE standards are applied on site throughout delivery. You will lead safety tasks, advise project managers and embed safety in planning, execution and close-out.

Essentially, you will manage compliance, investigations and reporting, while promoting a culture of safety and engagement across staff and subcontractors on large construction projects in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction.
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects.
• Strong leadership and influencing skills across all staff levels.
• Excellent organizational, reporting and communication abilities.
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects.
• Provide advice and direction to project teams on safety requirements.
• Embed safety in planning, delivery and close-out phases.
• Prepare and present regular safety reports to leadership.
• Maintain records of inspections, incidents and corrective actions.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Reporting & documentation

Job description

Overview

The Health & Safety Manager provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

• Lead and manage the health and safety function on assigned projects
• Provide advice and direction to project managers, engineers and supervisors on safety requirements
• Ensure safety is embedded in planning, delivery and close-out stages of the project

Compliance and Risk Management

• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and company procedures
• Lead the development and review of project safety plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Carry out regular inspections, audits and incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and provide support where required

Culture and Engagement

• Promote a culture of safety through visible leadership and engagement with project teams
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and training sessions to staff and subcontractors
• Encourage open communication on safety issues and ensure lessons learned are shared

Reporting and Assurance

• Prepare and present regular safety reports to project and business unit leadership
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, incidents, near misses and corrective actions
• Support the BU Head of Safety in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking

Experience

Essential

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice in construction
• Proven experience in managing health and safety on large construction projects
• Strong leadership and influencing skills with the ability to engage all levels of staff
• Excellent organisational, reporting and communication skills
• Ability to identify, assess and manage risks in dynamic project environments

Desirable

• Experience working with Tier 1 contractors or on complex infrastructure, life sciences or data centre projects
• Familiarity with digital tools for safety reporting and performance tracking
• Knowledge of occupational health and behavioural safety initiatives

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland