Senior Recruitment Consultant – Health & Safety – s.geddis@vickerstock.com
Vickerstock is partnering with a leading civil engineering and construction services provider to appoint a Health & Safety Manager.
This role will play a key part in driving a proactive safety culture and ensuring operational teams deliver projects safely and efficiently. It is a highly visible, hands‑on position that involves spending significant time on site, supporting teams, embedding behavioural safety, and maintaining compliance with ISO and client standards.
In your new role:
* Act as the visible face of safety across all sites, leading by example
* Partner with operations and site management teams to embed ownership of safety at every level
* Maintain and improve the company’s Safety Management System in line with ISO and client requirements
* Ensure RAMS, inductions, audits and method statements are current and effective
* Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and ensuring follow‑through
* Lead investigations into incidents and near‑misses, focusing on learning and prevention
* Coordinate and deliver site safety training, toolbox talks, and briefings
* Analyse data and trends to identify areas for proactive improvement
* Drive behavioural safety initiatives, ensuring safety is part of how work gets done – not just paperwork
What you will need to succeed:
* 5+ years of experience in a construction or civil engineering safety role
* Relevant Health and Safety qualifications (NEBOSH)
* In‑depth knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and ISO management standards
* Good communication and influencing skills
* IT and numeracy skills (MS Office)
* Full driving licence
Desirable:
* Chartered or Graduate membership of IOSH (or working towards)
* Experience within the renewables, energy, or data centre sectors
* NEBOSH Diploma / Degree in Safety or related discipline
* Experience managing safety systems across multiple sites or frameworks
* Familiarity with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health and Safety Specialist today.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management, Other, and Administrative
Industries
Construction, Civil Engineering, and Services for Renewable Energy
Base pay range: To be discussed with the recruiter.
Location: Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
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