Senior Health & Safety Lead – Infrastructure Projects

Jacobs; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working

Well-being benefits

Global giving and volunteering program

Job summary

Jacobs in Dublin seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the delivery of an HSW program across a live, multi-stakeholder urban infrastructure project. You will interface with Client and Contractor teams to achieve outstanding safety and wellbeing outcomes.

Reporting to the Project Health & Safety Manager, you will develop the HSW system, manage training, incident investigations, and governance forums, and drive continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive, psychologically

Qualifications

• Level 6 qualification or degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management.
• Chartered IOSH membership (or equivalent).
• Extensive knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Minimum 7 years’ leadership-level experience on large infrastructure or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve the HSW management system across the project.
• Lead contractor assurance, safety in design, training, competence and emergency planning.
• Manage incident investigations, reporting and trend analysis.
• Prepare high‑quality governance papers and lead monthly reporting cycles.
• Champion a psychologically safe, inclusive culture and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety culture

NEC frameworks

Contract management

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management

Chartered IOSH membership

Job description

Jacobs in Dublin seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead the delivery of an HSW program across a live, multi-stakeholder urban infrastructure project. You will interface with Client and Contractor teams to achieve outstanding safety and wellbeing outcomes.

Reporting to the Project Health & Safety Manager, you will develop the HSW system, manage training, incident investigations, and governance forums, and drive continuous improvement while fostering an inclusive, psychologically