Job Title: Health & Safety Manager Job Type: Full-time Permanent Location: Duleek, Co. Meath Salary: DOE
Job Purpose: The H&S Manager oversees the safety management system across both manufacturing facilities and active construction sites. This person ensures that offsite assembly techniques and onsite installations comply with Irish statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Safety Management Systems: Develop and maintain the company's Health and safety policy both on construction and manufacturing
Dual-Environment Oversight: Manage hazards unique to manufacturing (overhead cranes, metal fabrication, high-volume production) and construction (working at height, plant movement, site excavations).
Regulatory Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the Health and Safety Authority (HSA) and manage all statutory notifications
Project Supervision: Support duties for the Project Supervisor Construction Stage (PSCS) and, where applicable, the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) to ensure modular designs are safe to build and install.
RAMS Management: Write, review, and approve comprehensive Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for both factory floor operations and site-specific installation phases.
Training & Induction: Oversee the training matrix, ensuring all personnel hold valid Safe Pass cards and specialized certifications (e.g., MEWP, Slinger/Signaller, Abrasive Wheels).
Continuous Improvement
t: Lead incident investigations (root cause analysis), conduct regular site and workshop audits, and report on H&S KPIs to the Board.
Requirements (Qualifications & Experience)
Education: A degree or equivalent in Occupational Health and Safety.
Professional Status: GradIOSH or CMIOSH membership (Chartered status preferred).
Experience: 5+ years of leadership experience specifically within construction and/or high-tech manufacturing sectors.
Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations and experience with modern methods of construction (MMC).
Mobility: A full Irish driving license for regular travel between the manufacturing base and various construction sites across Ireland.
Desirable Skills:
Experience with structural steel, industrial projects, or large-scale building services.
Experience in developing behavioral safety programs to drive a proactive safety culture.
Ability to use digital H&S reporting tools and dashboards for real-time compliance monitoring.
For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Daniel Kirwan or email daniel.kirwan@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided Please submit your updated CV in Word Format If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
