Health & Safety Manager – Life Sciences Construction
Location:
Limerick, Ireland
Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Sector:
Life Sciences / Pharmaceutical / Biotech
Salary:
Competitive + Benefits
A leading international construction firm is seeking a proactive and experienced
Health & Safety Manager
to join its Life Sciences team on a major pharmaceutical project in Limerick. This role is critical to ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and wellbeing across complex, high-specification builds.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) activities on site, ensuring full compliance with Irish legislation and company standards
* Develop and implement site-specific safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements
* Conduct regular audits, inspections, and incident investigations, driving continuous improvement
* Provide training, guidance, and support to site teams and subcontractors
* Liaise with client representatives, regulatory bodies, and internal stakeholders to maintain transparent communication and reporting
* Champion a culture of safety-first thinking across all phases of the project
Requirements
* NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent HSE qualification
* Proven experience in a Health & Safety leadership role within
life sciences, pharmaceutical, or cleanroom construction
* Strong knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and best practices
* Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Benefits
* Join a contractor with a proven track record in high-specification, safety-critical environments across Europe
* Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values integrity, technical excellence, and continuous improvement
* Benefit from structured career development, industry-leading training, and a culture that puts people first