H&S Manager

Company Overview (this is not a Contractor position)

I am working with a well-established Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) services company employing approximately 120 staff, operating primarily within the maintenance and contract renewals sector. Their workforce consists of 50–60 mobile engineers working on client sites and approximately 30 office-based staff, delivering services across a diverse client base.

As part of their continued growth and commitment to best practice, they are creating a new Health & Safety Manager role to lead, develop, and embed a structured and proactive safety culture across the business.

Role Purpose

The Health & Safety Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing all Health & Safety systems and processes across the company. This role will act as the central point of contact for internal teams, field engineers, and external clients regarding all H&S matters, ensuring compliance with legislation, industry standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s Health & Safety Management System

• Ensure compliance with all relevant Irish H&S legislation, regulations, and codes of practice

• Create and maintain policies, procedures, risk assessments, and method statements (RAMS)

• Maintain accurate H&S records, audits, and reporting structures

Site & Engineer Support

• Carry out site inspections, audits, and risk assessments for maintenance and renewal works

• Support engineers working on the road with safe systems of work and toolbox talks

• Investigate incidents, near misses, and accidents, ensuring corrective actions are implemented

• Promote a strong safety culture across a mobile workforce

Client & Contract Support

• Act as the primary H&S point of contact for clients and main contractors

• Manage prequalification questionnaires (PQQs), safety documentation, and compliance portals

• Attend client meetings and audits as required

• Ensure client-specific H&S requirements are understood and implemented

Training & Communication

• Identify training needs and manage H&S training programmes for staff and engineers

• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings

• Provide clear guidance and advice to managers and supervisors

Continuous Improvement

• Monitor H&S performance metrics and report to senior management

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and best practice

• Support ISO or similar accreditation processes if applicable

Key Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within M&E, construction, engineering, or maintenance environments

• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation

• Experience dealing with clients and external stakeholders on H&S matters

• Ability to work in a structured, organised, and methodical manner

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Full driving licence (site visits required)

Desirable

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma or equivalent)

• Experience supporting a mobile engineering workforce

• Experience working in a contractor or services-based business

• Familiarity with ISO 45001 or similar standards

What We Offer

• Flexible working arrangement (3–5 days per week)

• Competitive and negotiable salary

• Opportunity to shape and build the H&S function from the ground up

• Supportive management team and growing business