Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

About Breedon Group plc

Breedon is a prominent construction and materials enterprise operating across Ireland and Great Britain, generating approximately €1.6 billion in annual turnover. The company manages two cement plants, more than 100 quarries, around 50 asphalt plants, and 170 ready-mixed concrete facilities, alongside various contract surfacing and other essential products instrumental in creating infrastructure where people live, work, and play. The organization prioritizes its people, fostering a unified culture anchored around shared goals and a commitment to excellence and care.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager based in the Cork region to oversee professional management of health and safety operations at Breedon Ireland. This role ensures robust compliance with all relevant legislation and drives continuous improvement of H&S standards throughout the company.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate as part of an integrated team to safely deliver company objectives, supporting a unified team philosophy.
• Promote and embed a proactive health and safety mindset and culture among personnel.
• Maintain compliance with current health and safety legislation, tracking and implementing regulatory updates.
• Lead development and rollout of best practice policies and procedures aligned with H&S and Quality & Environmental management systems.
• Oversee direct reports on health and safety matters, providing guidance and coordination.
• Assist in establishing and applying new health and safety procedures to prevent recurrence of accidents.
• Provide advice concerning health and safety system implementation regionally.
• Ensure all company health and safety employees adhere to protocols, escalating concerns as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive monthly audits with reporting of findings and progress to senior management.
• Compile safety data and information for external reporting purposes.
• Verify legal appointments for quarries, constructions, and personnel comply with standards.
• Review safety documentation from clients, suppliers, and subcontractors, ensuring their adherence to company safety plans before engagement.
• Update safety documentation continuously as work progresses or incidents occur.
• Monitor enforcement of safety plans for employees and subcontractors, reporting issues to management.
• Identify and communicate safety, health, or welfare concerns to contract and quarry managers before site departure.
• Advise site leaders on adequacy of safety measures, equipment, and certifications.
• Execute site inspections, documenting findings in reports.
• Engage with external bodies on health and safety matters as required.
• Delegate health and safety responsibilities to qualified individuals.
• Lead and oversee incident investigations and follow-up actions, preparing reports for both internal and external use.
• Maintain relationships with regulatory government agencies and monitor emerging health and safety laws to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Chair regional health and wellbeing meetings, developing action plans and ensuring timely dissemination of minutes and assigned tasks.
• Fulfill other reasonable duties as necessary within the role's scope.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree or qualification relevant to industrial health and safety management, ideally holding a NEBOSH Diploma in Health and Safety Management.
• A minimum of five years' experience managing compliance-focused health and safety roles.
• Proven expertise in designing, investigating, and implementing compliance systems, preferably aligned with ISO45001 standards.
• Capacity to develop practical, effective systems that meet external accreditation standards and integrate smoothly within company operations.

Additional Information and Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 35 days, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Competitive and tailored salary package.
• Access to company pension scheme.
• Life assurance coverage.
• Option to buy additional holiday leave.
• Private medical insurance.
• One paid volunteer day annually with additional matched fundraising contributions up to £200.
• Recognition through Material Difference Awards.
• Comprehensive employee assistance program accessible 24/7.
• Enhanced parental leave policy.
• Participation opportunity in the ShareSave savings scheme.
• Employee benefits platform offering discounts across numerous retail outlets and brands.
• Health and wellbeing programs and initiatives.
• Extensive learning and professional development opportunities with clear career growth pathways.
• Support for cycling commuters through the Bike to Work scheme.

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by 31 May 2026.