The Group Health Safety Manager will manage and coordinate all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities across the Group, ensuring consistent safety standards, wellbeing practices, and full legal compliance across all entities and sites — including office, field, and construction environments.
This role focuses on implementation and continuous improvement — maintaining ISO accreditations, managing PSDP and PSCS obligations, overseeing contractor compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, and supporting Group wellbeing initiatives.
Governance Compliance
* Manage and maintain SFG's Health, Safety Environmental Management System (HSEMS) in alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
* Coordinate external audits and certification surveillance to retain ISO accreditations and lead projects to achieve additional standards (e.g. ISO 50001 or Safe-T-Cert).
* Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts and the Construction Regulations 2013, including oversight of PSDP and PSCS activities.
* Maintain all statutory and Group documentation including Safety Statements, risk assessments, RAMS, permits to work, and training records.
* Maintain the HS risk register, record and analyse incidents, near misses, "good catches," and corrective actions.
* Act as the primary liaison with the Health Safety Authority (HSA) and coordinate responses to inspections, audits, and notices.
Operational Construction Safety
* Manage and monitor safety for all field and delivery operations, including tower climbing, rigging, and electrical works.
* Supervise the Health Safety Officer, ensuring consistent site audits, reporting standards, and timely close-out of actions.
* Conduct safety inspections, audits, and site visits to verify compliance with Group procedures and legal obligations.
* Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective/preventive actions implemented.
* Provide technical guidance and support to managers on risk assessments, method statements, and project planning.
Contractor Third-Party Management
* Manage the Group Contractor Safety Management Framework, ensuring that all external contractors and suppliers meet Group HS standards.
* Oversee contractor pre-qualification, inductions, documentation reviews, and ongoing audit schedules.
* Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to embed safety requirements into supplier contracts and monitor compliance.
Wellbeing Culture
* Support the Group HR Director in developing and delivering the Group Wellbeing Programme, aligning with HR, EDI, and ESG strategies.
* Promote a culture of psychological safety and wellbeing awareness through training, communication, and engagement activities.
* Partner with HR and line managers to integrate wellbeing into safety briefings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement campaigns.
Performance, Reporting KPIs
* Maintain and report on Group HS KPIs, including:
* Incident frequency and severity rates
* Near misses and "good catch" reporting
* Audit completion and close-out rates
* Training compliance and certification renewals
* Contractor HS performance
* Provide monthly KPI reports and analysis for board review meetings
* Maintain accurate digital records of all HS data and documentation.
Training, Awareness Engagement
* Manage all HS related training. Conduct TNA's and maintain all records.
* Coordinate mandatory safety training and refresher programmes (e.g. Working at Height, Manual Handling, PSDP/PSCS Awareness, Mental Health Awareness etc…).
* Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workshops across office and field teams.
* Promote and recognise proactive safety and wellbeing behaviours.
* Support managers in embedding safety and wellbeing objectives into departmental performance goals.
Required Qualifications/Expertise
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health Safety or Environmental Health (Level 7 or higher).
* PSDP and PSCS qualification with practical experience in infrastructure, telecoms, or construction environments.
* Minimum 5–8 years' experience in a senior HS role, ideally in telecoms, utilities, or engineering.
* Proven experience managing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 systems.
* In-depth understanding of Irish HS legislation and Construction Regulations.
* Strong data analysis, reporting, document control and presentation skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft 365 and safety management software.
* Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel within and outside Dublin.