H&S Manager

My client have established a reputation for being the market leader in the fit out of full-turnkey retail, commercial and hospitality spaces. We provide Retail and Commercial Design Services, Fit-Out and Merchandising solutions. 

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health & Safety Manager to join our team. We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety professional to help shape and develop our H&S function within a growing Fit out business. This role is primarily office based, with some travel to project sites and strong support from an engaged management team.

Purpose of the role is to deliver a comprehensive health and safety function across the business, ensuring full compliance with legislation, client standards and construction regulations (PSCS /CDM), while actively supporting, advising, and leading on all health and safety initiatives and organizational changes.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Ensure systems are in place to ensure compliance with the construction regulations and all other relevant legislation including PSCS / CDM. 

• Help Design team with regard compliance with H&S legislation

• Conduct regular site audits and carry out inspections to ensure safe operating procedures are adhered to ensure full compliance with local and national Health and Safety legislation

• Carry out accidents, incidents investigations and root cause analysis studies and proactively seek to reduce accident statistics across the sites

• Continue to develop the company's behavioural safety policies such as safe driving through the company vehicle tracking system and carry out training as required

• Supervise and manage safety and environmental documentation to support the Company's integrated safety management system

• Review of the SWP's (Safe Work Plans) for the tasks on site and review ongoing progress against set objectives with site management. 

• To support the company tender process and submit all H&S documentation as required

• Maintain focus on workplace safety, ensuring all activities are carried out in accordance with safe working procedures, control measures identified via risk assessment and COSHH

assessment

• Co-ordinate the investigation of incidents, ensuring root cause analysis is completed and corrective actions are implemented

• Co-ordinate the development and delivery of safety training, workshops, toolbox talks and awareness briefings in consultation with the teams

• Monitor, evaluate and develop health and safety policies and procedures that ensure compliance with all current legislation, and industry best practice

• Liaise with local HSA Executives and other Statutory Bodies where necessary

• Participate in project planning and execution to ensure the health and safety dimension of

Site projects are fully considered at planning stage and changes are planned and implemented appropriately

• Provide guidance and support in all health and safety related matters and take a leadership role, particularly where the issues are complex or represent significant risk

• Ensure there is adequate provision of first aid and welfare facilities across sites with site management. 

• Ensure that office inspections and fire drills are carried out, and fire equipment is checked

• Manage and deliver an effective health and safety induction program for new personnel

• Manage contractors and subcontractors to ensure they adhere to the company's safety standards

• Liaise with the company solicitors and insurers to help defend and advise on ongoing public and employer liability claims

• Provide advice on health and safety related matters to management and colleagues, while championing a robust safety culture across all project teams, subcontractors, and office functions.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

• Minimum of 5 years' previous experience of health and safety in a Fit Out, Construction or similar environment.

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification, (Level 7 or higher) or related discipline

• Experience of PSCS / CDM regulations

• Strong knowledge of Irish & UK construction and Fit out safety legislation and best practice

• Proven experience in a senior H&S role within Fit out, construction, or a multi-site contracting environment

• Excellent communication, leadership, and influencing skills

• Ability to work in fast-paced, client-occupied environments

• QQI Manual Handling Instructor certification (Advantageous)

• NEBOSH (Advantageous)

• Occupational First Aid certification 

• Fire Warden (Desirable) 

• Asbestos Awareness (Desirable) 

• Face fit tester (Desirable) 

• Working at height (Desirable) 

• Full driving license, with regular travel required to project sites and company locations