Occupational Health and Safety Manager
Job Summary:
The Occupational Health and Safety Manager will play a pivotal role in driving zero-harm culture at our organisation. This position will work closely with the HSE Business Partner to influence safety culture and develop effective health and safety systems across modular construction sites.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as industry best practices. This includes fostering a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of project delivery.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Developing and implementing project-specific HSE plans aligned with company and client requirements.
* Conducting regular visits to multiple project sites to monitor compliance and provide hands-on support to project teams.
* Adapting HSE strategies to site-specific challenges and changing project phases.
* Maintaining and reviewing risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and COSHH assessments.
* Leading the design and implementation of HSE improvement programs and initiatives.
* Ensuring safe lifting operations and transportation of modular units by overseeing and managing the Health and Safety processes of project installation of various modular buildings.
* Assessing risks specific to modular construction such as confined spaces, working at height, and mobile plant.
* Conducting regular audits, site inspections, and behavioural safety observations.
* Investigating incidents, near misses, and non-conformities, leading root cause analyses and corrective actions.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Decisiveness and initiative.
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to adhere to principles and values.
* Technical confidence and up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
* Presentational and writing skills.
* Organisational and planning abilities.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
* Level 7 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent.
* Member of IOSH.
* Full clean Irish/EU driving licence and willingness to travel across multiple sites.
* Occupational First Aid and/or Mental Health First Aid qualification.
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role within the construction industry (modular/offsite experience strongly preferred).