Health & Safety Manager

3 hours ago

Galway, Ireland FRS Recruitment Full time

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:

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Competitive salary and benefits package

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Permanent, full-time position with clear development pathways

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Projects based locally in the West of Ireland – minimal travel required

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Funded CPD, training programmes, and structured career progression plans

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Pension contributions, health cash plans, and employee wellbeing initiatives

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Supportive, inclusive, and team-focused working environment

Key Responsibilities:

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Lead and manage all aspects of Health & Safety across multiple active construction sites

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Ensure compliance with current Health & Safety legislation, ISO 45001, and the company’s Integrated Management System

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Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are implemented effectively

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Oversee incident reporting, investigations, and root cause analysis, driving improvements where required

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Champion continuous improvement of the QEHS management system across the organisation

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Provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to site teams, supervisors, and project managers on best safety practices and legal obligations

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Manage and coordinate safety training programmes and workforce certification requirements

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Support project delivery teams in fulfilling their safety responsibilities and maintaining a positive safety culture

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Report to senior leadership on safety performance, KPIs, compliance status, and strategic risk management

Key Requirements:

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Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction sector (managerial or senior officer level preferred)

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Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Diploma, Degree, or equivalent)

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Strong knowledge of current Irish construction safety legislation and industry codes of practice

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Experience with ISO 45001 and integrated management systems

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Familiarity with digital safety platforms (e.g. Hammertech, Procore) is an advantage

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Proven ability to lead audits, deliver training, and communicate effectively with site teams and senior management

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Confident in liaising with the HSA and external regulatory bodies

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Detail-oriented, proactive, and collaborative in approach

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Full clean Irish driving licence essential

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