[ref. f34050602] Health & Safety Manager

My client, a leading main contractor based in Galway, is seeking an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Manager to lead and oversee health, safety, and environmental standards across a range of residential and commercial construction projects in the West of Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive construction firm with a strong pipeline of local work, offering long-term stability, leadership responsibility, and genuine career progression.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Permanent, full-time position with clear development pathways
• Projects based locally in the West of Ireland – minimal travel required
• Funded CPD, training programmes, and structured career progression plans
• Pension contributions, health cash plans, and employee wellbeing initiatives
• Supportive, inclusive, and team-focused working environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of Health & Safety across multiple active construction sites
• Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, ISO 45001, and the company’s Integrated Management System
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis, driving improvements where required
• Champion continuous improvement of the QEHS management system across the organisation
• Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to site teams, supervisors, and project managers on best safety practices and legal obligations
• Manage and coordinate safety training programmes and workforce certification requirements
• Support project delivery teams in fulfilling their safety responsibilities and maintaining a positive safety culture
• Report to senior leadership on safety performance, KPIs, compliance status, and strategic risk management

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction sector (managerial or senior officer level preferred)
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Diploma, Degree, or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of current Irish construction safety legislation and industry codes of practice
• Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated management systems
• Familiarity with digital safety platforms (e.g. Hammertech, Procore) is an advantage
• Proven ability to lead audits, deliver training, and communicate effectively with site teams and senior management
• Confident in liaising with the HSA and external regulatory bodies
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative in approach
• Full clean Irish driving licence essential