Health & Safety Manager

Job Title:              Health and Safety Manager

Job reference:   TPC7711

We are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to champion health and safety across a major construction project. The successful candidate will provide expert advice, guidance, and support to the design and construction teams to ensure full compliance with all legal health and safety obligations. You will play a key role liaising with project stakeholders and embedding high standards of health and safety in all work processes and activities throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development, communication, and implementation of project health, safety, and wellbeing strategies in collaboration with the Project Director and project board.
• Support the development of safe systems of work and risk reduction measures for temporary and permanent works.
• Fulfil Project Supervisor for Design Process (PSDP) and Project Supervisor for Construction Stage (PSCS) duties, including development of Safety and Health Plans.
• Promote engagement in health, safety, and wellbeing through training, workforce consultation, and competency initiatives.
• Lead research into innovative technologies and best practices to mitigate risks.
• Manage and develop the project’s Health & Safety team, fostering continuous professional growth.
• Prepare and present comprehensive health and safety reports on project performance.
• Oversee compliance audits and inspections, cooperating with internal and external auditors.
• Contribute to emergency planning and ensure competent persons are appointed to manage incidents.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, implementing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Assess and monitor the competence of supply chain partners, ensuring adherence to safety standards.
• Maintain and manage health and safety training matrices, identifying and addressing project training needs.
• Maintain effective relationships with regulators, and other relevant bodies.
• Manage health and safety budgets as required.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, or membership of IOSH.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction health and safety management.
• At least 3 years’ experience working in an airside environment.
• Fluent English (C1 level or above).
• Proven ability to manage internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritise and deliver under pressure.
• Understanding of commercial and procurement processes within construction projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 health and safety management systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full EU or Republic of Ireland driving licence.
• Valid SOLAS Safepass card (or equivalent).
• Extensive experience in risk assessment, method statement review, site inspections, investigations, and audit preparation.

If you meet the above-mentioned criteria, please contact Tom Cullen at Venn Group or apply below.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.