Health and Safety Manager - North Cork - Large Development
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€80000 p.a.
Health and Safety
Posted 41 minutes ago
Health and Safety Manager
7 years work in North Cork
500 unit residential development
Leading Irish Developer
Salary approx. €85,000 DOE plus vehicle, fuel, pension
The Company
A well-established Irish residential developer with a strong pipeline of housing projects across Cork. Known for delivering high-quality low to mid-rise developments, they have built a solid reputation for programme delivery, build quality and strong site management teams.
With multiple live sites and continued growth in the Cork region, the company places a strong emphasis on health and safety leadership, ensuring best-in-class standards are maintained across all residential projects.
The Role - Health and Safety Manager
This is a key leadership role overseeing health and safety across 2 live residential construction sites one with 500 units, the other with 350 units. Your main focus will be on the larger project in north Cork. You will work closely with site management teams, subcontractors and senior leadership to drive a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with Irish HSA regulations.
You will play a hands-on role on site, influencing behaviours, maintaining standards and ensuring safe delivery of housing developments from groundworks through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
About You
What’s on Offer
Salary approx. €80,000 - €90,000 DOE 7 years work in north Cork.
Why Apply
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to take ownership of safety across a growing portfolio of residential developments in Cork. You will be joining a company with a solid reputation in the housing sector, where your input will directly influence site standards and project delivery.
With a clear focus on residential construction, this role offers long-term stability, career progression, and the chance to work on meaningful housing projects that shape local communities.
How to Apply
Email your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing EHS Managers and Health and Safety professionals within the residential construction sector across Ireland. We work closely with leading developers and contractors delivering housing projects, ensuring we connect the right EHS Manager with the right residential opportunity.
If you’re an EHS Manager, Senior EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, or Safety Lead with residential construction experience, we have a range of roles suited to your background.
7 years work in North Cork
500 unit residential development
Leading Irish Developer
Salary approx. €85,000 DOE plus vehicle, fuel, pension
The Company
A well-established Irish residential developer with a strong pipeline of housing projects across Cork. Known for delivering high-quality low to mid-rise developments, they have built a solid reputation for programme delivery, build quality and strong site management teams.
With multiple live sites and continued growth in the Cork region, the company places a strong emphasis on health and safety leadership, ensuring best-in-class standards are maintained across all residential projects.
The Role - Health and Safety Manager
This is a key leadership role overseeing health and safety across 2 live residential construction sites one with 500 units, the other with 350 units. Your main focus will be on the larger project in north Cork. You will work closely with site management teams, subcontractors and senior leadership to drive a proactive safety culture while ensuring full compliance with Irish HSA regulations.
You will play a hands-on role on site, influencing behaviours, maintaining standards and ensuring safe delivery of housing developments from groundworks through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all Health and Safety activities across multiple residential construction sites
- Ensure full compliance with Irish HSA legislation and regulatory requirements
- Work closely with site managers, engineers, and subcontractors to maintain safe working practices
- Manage and implement site-specific safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements
- Carry out regular site audits, inspections, and reporting
- Oversee PSCS duties and ensure all obligations are met
- Drive a strong safety culture through training, toolbox talks, and engagement
- Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence
- Maintain accurate safety documentation and reporting systems
- Liaise with clients and stakeholders on all EHS matters
About You
- Proven experience as an EHS Manager or Senior EHS Advisor on residential construction projects
- Strong background in housing developments, low to mid-rise residential essential
- Excellent knowledge of Irish HSA legislation and site compliance requirements
- Experience working with main contractors or developers on residential builds
- Ability to manage safety across multiple sites simultaneously
- Strong communication skills with a hands-on, site-focused approach
- Confident working with site teams, subcontractors, and senior management
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to high safety standards
What’s on Offer
Salary approx. €80,000 - €90,000 DOE 7 years work in north Cork.
Why Apply
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to take ownership of safety across a growing portfolio of residential developments in Cork. You will be joining a company with a solid reputation in the housing sector, where your input will directly influence site standards and project delivery.
With a clear focus on residential construction, this role offers long-term stability, career progression, and the chance to work on meaningful housing projects that shape local communities.
How to Apply
Email your CV to eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345 for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment
At Breagh Recruitment, we specialise in placing EHS Managers and Health and Safety professionals within the residential construction sector across Ireland. We work closely with leading developers and contractors delivering housing projects, ensuring we connect the right EHS Manager with the right residential opportunity.
If you’re an EHS Manager, Senior EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Manager, or Safety Lead with residential construction experience, we have a range of roles suited to your background.
