Safety Manager

  • Location: Ireland - Tipperary
  • Discipline: Mechanical & Electrical
  • Contact Name: Louise Durkan
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • Job Posted: 21 Oct 2025
Health & Safety Manager Location: Tipperary (with ad hoc travel to Westmeath and Europe — including Italy and Germany)

About the Role
OCS Recruitment is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join a respected Irish engineering contractor delivering large-scale mechanical and electrical projects across Ireland and Europe.

This is a key leadership role within the organisation’s Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) function, supporting workshop operations in Tipperary and project sites in Westmeath, Italy, and Germany. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing and maintaining a strong, proactive safety culture across all operations while ensuring compliance with Irish and EU regulations, client standards, and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Management
  • Lead and implement company-wide health, safety, and environmental systems across workshop and project environments.
  • Carry out regular inspections, audits, and risk assessments, driving continuous improvement in safety performance.
  • Investigate incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring effective corrective actions.
  • Maintain compliance with Irish and European legislation, as well as client-specific safety requirements.
EHS Team Leadership
  • Manage and support a small EHS team consisting of one EHS Advisor and one EHS Administrator.
  • Provide leadership, mentoring, and operational guidance to ensure consistent safety standards across all sites.
  • Promote a proactive, collaborative safety culture throughout the business.
Training & Development
  • Coordinate and deliver safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks for employees and subcontractors.
  • Monitor staff competencies and maintain accurate training records.
Project & Client Interface
  • Collaborate with project management, engineering, and client teams to ensure safety is embedded in all stages of project delivery.
  • Represent the company at client and contractor safety meetings, particularly for data centre and M&E projects.
Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain and develop safety documentation including safety statements, risk assessments, and method statements.
  • Prepare monthly EHS reports and performance updates for senior management.
Qualifications & Experience Essential:
  • Level 7 or higher qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Health & Safety role within engineering, M&E, or construction.
  • Proven experience working on data centre projects (Ireland or Europe).
  • Excellent understanding of Irish and EU H&S legislation and standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Flexibility to travel occasionally to project sites in Ireland and mainland Europe.
Desirable:
  • Background in mechanical and electrical (M&E) environments.
  • Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and environmental management systems.
  • Level 7 or higher diploma or degree within Occupational Health & Safety.
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