Job Description

• Dublin
• Permanent / Full Time
• 03 Mar 2026

is currently seeking an experienced on behalf of our client, a well-established contractor specialising in electrical, water, gas, and minor civil and road improvement projects. The successful candidate will oversee and manage Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental functions across a portfolio of projects, while leading a team of HSQE professionals to ensure the highest standards of performance across all areas of responsibility.
 

• Act as the primary point of contact for all HSQE matters within your area of responsibility.
• Ensure the company's Integrated Management System is effectively implemented and monitored across all assigned projects.
• Oversee accurate monthly reporting of HSQE data to both internal management and clients, ensuring all KPIs are met or exceeded.
• Build strong working relationships with Heads of Contracts, Contract/Project Managers, construction delivery teams, and clients to promote collaboration on HSQE matters.
• Ensure that Construction Stage Management Plans—including PSHP, CSSHP, QMP, CEMP, and others—are developed, implemented, and monitored on all projects.
• Work closely with the Head of HSQE, Group Quality Manager, and Group Sustainability Manager, seeking guidance and alignment where required.
• Manage and support your HSQE team to ensure the effective distribution of responsibilities and collaboration across projects.
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all high-risk activities and provide advice, guidance, and training to operational teams and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain a training matrix for all project personnel, ensuring required training is identified, scheduled, and all certifications are recorded.
• Ensure incidents and utility strikes are properly investigated, and that investigation reports are completed and uploaded to the relevant tracking systems.
• Ensure all personnel, including subcontractors, receive the company induction before commencing work.
• Coordinate HSQE stand-downs and initiatives as required by both the company and clients.
• Participate in client HSQE site visits, audits, and meetings.
• Promote the company's hazard reporting process across all projects, ensuring strong engagement and effectiveness.
• Develop a reward and recognition scheme for outstanding hazard reports, with promotion through internal communications and client presentations.
• Ensure toolbox talks are developed and delivered, including the annual CIF Safety Scheme topics.
• Oversee project auditing activity and ensure all corrective actions are completed in a timely manner.

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (Diploma/Degree) or equivalent.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in a HSQE Management role, ideally within civil engineering or utilities.
• Full, clean driver's licence.
• Strong technical and analytical skills with proven report-writing capability.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong IT proficiency, including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.

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