Safety Manager Preconstruction (Data Centres & Logistics)Location:Kildare (Office-based, limited travel)Salary:€80,000 €110,000 + car allowance, health insurance & benefitsSector:Data Centres & Logistics (Main Contractor)The CompanyA leading internationalmain contractordelivering large-scaledata centre and logistics projectsacrossEurope and the USA. As part of a strategic move, the company is centralising itsglobal preconstruction functionin Ireland, becoming the hub for tender-stage and pre-start project planning.The RoleThe Safety Manager will play a key role in thepreconstruction phase, supporting projects fromtender receipt through to site mobilisation. This is afront-end, office-based role, focused on embedding best-in-class safety strategies before work begins on site.You will work closely withmechanical and electrical preconstruction teams, CSA precon, designers, bid coordinators, and engineers, ensuring safety is fully integrated into bid submissions, methodologies, and construction planning.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development of preconstruction safety strategies for data centre and logistics bidsPrepare and review tender-stage safety documentation, including preliminary PSCS plans, risk registers, and construction methodologiesInput into programme, logistics, and sequencing reviews from a safety perspectiveEngage with designers and engineers to influence safe-by-design solutionsSupport bid teams during client interviews and presentationsDevelop standardised safety templates and procedures for global preconstruction useProvide safety input through to pre-start and mobilisation, handing over to site teamsRequirementsStrong background in construction safety management, ideally with a main contractorExperience working on data centre, logistics, or large-scale commercial projectsProven exposure to tender-stage / preconstruction safety planningExcellent stakeholder engagement and communication skillsDegree or diploma in Health & Safety or related disciplineIf interested please forward your CV to Kevin Clair through this jobs board or contact Kevin Clair from KCM Recruitment on Linkedin - your recruiter has 25 years construction recruitment experience.SkillsSafety Management Health and Safety Construction Design