Health & Safety Manager

About Sisk Group

Sisk is a family-owned international construction and engineering group, shaping the environments where people live, work, and connect across Ireland, the UK, and Europe. We operate in building, infrastructure, rail, energy, and off-site manufacturing sectors and are committed to empowering our workforce to grow, make a meaningful impact, and lead positive change.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our on-site project team in Cork. This position involves providing hands-on operational health and safety support to project teams, ensuring strict adherence to health, safety, environmental, quality, and wellbeing standards on site. You will play a pivotal leadership role by promoting compliance, managing risks effectively, and fostering a proactive and safety-conscious culture at the project location.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the health and safety functions across assigned construction projects.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to project managers, engineers, and supervisors on all safety-related matters.
• Integrate safety principles throughout project planning, execution, and completion phases.
• Ensure complete compliance with applicable health and safety laws and company protocols.
• Develop, review, and maintain project safety plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and investigations of incidents; ensure timely implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor health and safety compliance among subcontractors and offer necessary support.
• Champion a safety-first culture through visible leadership and active engagement with all project personnel.
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, and training sessions for staff and subcontractors to enhance awareness.
• Facilitate open reporting and discussion of safety matters and ensure lessons learned are communicated effectively.
• Prepare and present detailed safety reports to project leadership and business units.
• Maintain comprehensive records of site inspections, incidents, near misses, and remedial steps taken.
• Collaborate with the Business Unit Head of Safety to standardize reporting and monitor performance metrics.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• In-depth understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices within the construction industry.
• Demonstrable experience managing health and safety on sizeable construction projects.
• Strong leadership abilities with a proven capacity to influence and engage personnel at all organizational levels.
• Excellent organizational, reporting, and communication capabilities.
• Competence in identifying, evaluating, and mitigating risks in dynamic project environments.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent occupational health and safety qualification.
• Professional registration with IOSH or a similar professional organization.
• Experience managing safety teams or site-based safety professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with Tier 1 contractors or involvement in complex infrastructure, life sciences, or data center projects.
• Familiarity with digital safety reporting and performance management tools.
• Knowledge of occupational health initiatives and behavioral safety programs.
• Postgraduate qualifications in health and safety, risk management, or related fields.
• Additional training in behavioral safety and leadership coaching.
• Insight into environmental and sustainability components relevant to project execution.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Competitive salary package tailored to experience.
• Entitlement to 26 days of annual leave.
• Participation in a pension scheme.
• A wide array of health, wellbeing, and lifestyle support programs.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Inclusive Total Rewards program enhancing overall employee satisfaction.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, actively welcoming applicants from diverse backgrounds regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or any other protected characteristic. We strive to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process to ensure fair access for all candidates.

Commitment and Transparency

We prioritize fairness, inclusivity, and transparency in our recruitment practices, complying with regulations such as the Irish and UK Equality Acts and the EU Pay Transparency Directive. Our recruitment is managed internally, and we do not engage with unsolicited agencies or CVs.

Encouragement to Applicants

Recognizing that some individuals might hesitate due to confidence gaps or imposter syndrome, we encourage all interested parties to apply even if they don't meet every listed requirement. Your skills, experience, and potential are highly valued.