Your impact
Are you an experienced Health & Safety Manager seeking to join one of Ireland’s most high-profile and complex infrastructure programmes, based in Dublin? If so, Jacobs has a fantastic opportunity available.
You will play a pivotal leadership role in supporting the development and delivery of a robust Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) programme across a live, multi-stakeholder urban environment.
This is a highly visible position, interfacing with both Client and Contractor teams, where strong leadership, technical expertise and collaborative people skills are essential to achieving outstanding safety and wellbeing outcomes.
Systems & Continuous Improvement
Support the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the Project HSW Management System, including
Contractor assurance
Safety in Design
Training and competence
Emergency preparedness
Incident investigation and reporting
Lead the annual review of all Client Partner internal HSW processes.
Lead the configuration, build and testing of the HSW Digital System, including workflow development and compliance with data protection requirements.
Lead and manage the HSW Management Review process.
Governance, Leadership & Reporting
Deputise for the Project Health & Safety Manager at leadership meetings, forums and governance groups.
Support preparation of high-quality papers and materials for HSW Governance and Senior Leadership meetings.
Analyse performance data, identify trends and provide insight-driven recommendations through monthly reporting cycles.
Attend Framework HSW Forums with Contractors and NTA leadership, championing improvement initiatives and campaigns.
Project-Wide HSW Services
Manage Project training and capability matrices, including procurement of training services and management of supplier SLAs.
Collaborate closely with Technical Functional Area Leads to deliver the Project Safety in Design Plan.
Advise the Client on regulatory and contractual compliance, risk management and industry best practice.
Monitor effectiveness of Scope documentation and propose improvements where required.
Participate in scheme-level assurance, progress, incident review and lessons-learned forums.
Complete audits and assurance activities, ensuring findings are tracked, trended and closed out effectively.
Drive continuous improvement across all HSW activities.
Champion a psychologically safe, inclusive and collaborative working culture across the project.
Here’s what you’ll need
Level 6 qualification or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety Management
Chartered membership of IOSH (or equivalent professional body).
Extensive knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and associated regulations.
Minimum 7 years’ leadership-level experience working on large, complex infrastructure or construction programmes.
Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive positive safety culture change.
Key Skills & Attributes
Collaborative, professional and approachable, with the ability to build trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement in Health & Safety.
Strong understanding of NEC frameworks and contract mechanisms.
Confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills.
Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
Proficient in digital HSW systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Self-sufficient, proactive and solutions-focused.
Benefits & Flexibility
We offer flexible working arrangements and a range of well‑being benefits. Our hybrid working policy allows employees to split their work week between Jacobs offices, projects and remote locations, enabling them to deliver their best work.
Equal Opportunities
As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.
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