Health & Safety Manager - Engineering, Utilities & Water Operations
Cork, County Cork, Ireland
€90000 p.a.
Health and Safety
Posted 3 days ago
We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to lead and develop a high-performing HSQE function within a growing organisation based in Co. Cork.
This role involves managing a team of 7–8 safety officers and advisors, overseeing policy development, driving cultural improvement, and ensuring full compliance across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK.
You will take responsibility for shaping safety performance across the business, supporting regional teams, and ensuring that systems, processes, and behaviours consistently align with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a dynamic, expanding environment and enjoys influencing both strategy and day-to-day operations.
For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
Health & Safety Manager Skills:
Interviews are taking place imminently, so if you are interested in this role, forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with construction jobs across Ireland. We value flexibility, hard work, and a practical approach to delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to the highest standard.
Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety Managers, HSQE Advisors, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors across Ireland and the UK.
INDME
This role involves managing a team of 7–8 safety officers and advisors, overseeing policy development, driving cultural improvement, and ensuring full compliance across multiple locations in Ireland and the UK.
You will take responsibility for shaping safety performance across the business, supporting regional teams, and ensuring that systems, processes, and behaviours consistently align with best practice and regulatory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader who thrives in a dynamic, expanding environment and enjoys influencing both strategy and day-to-day operations.
For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
Health & Safety Manager Skills:
- Proven experience in a senior health and safety role, ideally managing a multisite function.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish and UK health & safety regulations.
- Experience leading, mentoring and developing a safety team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and develop practical solutions.
- Confident in preparing reports, presentations and safety performance updates for senior leadership.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and H&S management systems or software.
- Ability to travel occasionally to regional offices and client sites.
- Full Irish driving licence required.
- Develop, implement and continuously improve health and safety policies and procedures across the organisation.
- Ensure all policies align with relevant legislation, best practice, and organisational requirements.
- Lead a team of safety officers and advisors, driving performance, accountability and consistency.
- Carry out audits, inspections and risk assessments, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes and implement effective preventative measures.
- Develop and deliver HSQE training programmes for employees across all departments.
- Maintain accurate documentation including incident reports, training records, audits and corrective actions.
- Monitor regulatory developments and ensure full compliance across Ireland, NI and the UK.
- Liaise with clients, regulators and external stakeholders on all health and safety matters.
- Provide clear and timely safety updates, KPIs and compliance reports to senior leadership.
- Promote a positive safety culture and drive continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Interviews are taking place imminently, so if you are interested in this role, forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call 015314345.
The Breagh Team: Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with construction jobs across Ireland. We value flexibility, hard work, and a practical approach to delivering complex projects safely, on time, and to the highest standard.
Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety Managers, HSQE Advisors, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Engineers, and Supervisors across Ireland and the UK.
INDME
