Title: Health & Safety Manager

Location: Dublin Hybrid

Salary: DOE

Utilities Sector

Health & Safety Manager in the Greater Dublin / Leinster Region. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, development, and strict adherence to health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with Irish regulations and industry standards. This hire will be responsible for group Health & Safety in the utilities sector across all projects predominantly in the Greater Dublin

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with Irish regulations and industry standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, unsafe practices, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate health and safety requirements into project planning and execution.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams in the identification and implementation of effective risk control measures.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, and develop recommendations for prevention and improvement.
• Ensure that all personnel, subcontractors, and visitors adhere to health and safety regulations and guidelines on construction sites.
• Develop and deliver health and safety training programs for employees at all levels, promoting a culture of safety awareness.
• Keep abreast of changes in legislation, industry best practices, and emerging trends in health and safety, and implement necessary updates to policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit health and safety reports to senior management, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders as required.
• Act as the main point of contact for health and safety queries, ensuring timely and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in pre-construction and project planning meetings to contribute health and safety expertise.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional certification in health and safety (NEBOSH, IOSH, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Proven experience as a Health & Safety Manager in the construction industry, particularly with main contractors in Ireland.

Due to the urgency of this vacancy, it is not possible for our client at this time to consider anyone without the appropriate work permits, visa or sponsorship's already in place. Therefore, we are unable to consider candidates who do not have full authorisation to work in Ireland.
Applications submitted without the necessary visa in place will not be considered.

If the position above is of interest to you and you would like to know more, please call Gary today on 085 716 4363 in complete confidence.

GW