Health & Safety Manager

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join an on-site project team in Cork.

This role provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site.

You will play a key leadership role in driving compliance, managing risk and promoting a strong, proactive safety culture across all project activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• Ensure full compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and internal 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.

• 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 senior leadership in ensuring consistency of reporting and performance tracking.

Qualifications

Essential

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification in occupational health and safety.

• Professional membership of IOSH or equivalent body.

• Demonstrated experience in managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals.

Desirable

• Postgraduate qualification in health and safety, risk management or related discipline.

• Additional training in behavioural safety or leadership coaching.

• Experience in environmental and sustainability aspects of project delivery.

Send CV to John.Behan@icds.ie for more info or call 01-632-1200 to discuss