Health, Safety and Environmental Lead
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Optimize Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a leading player in the Irish construction and civil engineering industry. Our client is a long-established contractor with a strong track record in delivering large-scale, high-profile infrastructure and building projects across Ireland. Known for a progressive and collaborative culture, they are committed to sustainable construction and operational excellence, working on some of the country’s most innovative developments. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team that values professional growth, safety leadership, and long-term career development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages designed to reflect your expertise and contribution
• 8% employer pension contribution to support your financial future
• Comprehensive private health insurance
• Generous annual leave allocation, plus 2 additional wellbeing days each year
• Opportunities for internal development and structured career progression
• Access to ongoing training and support for continued professional learning
• Company vehicle or travel allowance (role-dependent)
• A forward-thinking work environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing and safety

In this key leadership role, you will oversee and mentor a team of site-based safety professionals while ensuring high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across the project. Your proactive approach and knowledge of regulatory requirements will play a central part in fostering a culture of safety and accountability on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strong guidance and supervision to project safety personnel across the site
• Drive the implementation and adherence to company-wide HSE standards and practices
• Perform regular inspections and audits, reporting observations to management for corrective actions
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready documentation aligned with both company and regulatory standards
• Ensure all required HSE documentation is up-to-date and properly communicated to relevant stakeholders
• Support project leadership with risk assessments, subcontractor evaluations, and reviews of health and safety plans
• Collaborate with managers in the delivery of training programs and toolbox talks as needed
• Take a leading role in incident investigation and ensure effective follow-up actions are implemented
• Liaise with statutory bodies such as the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Contribute ideas for continuous improvement in site safety and environmental practices
• Participate in HSE project meetings and reviews, sharing insights and recommendations
• Champion a positive safety culture and communicate HSE best practices across all levels

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• A Level 8 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field
• At least 8 years of relevant post-graduate experience in HSE roles within the construction industry
• Proven background operating at a senior level on large-scale building or infrastructure projects
• Chartered membership of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health)
• In-depth understanding of OHSAS 45001 or equivalent health and safety management systems
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence safety culture on-site
• Demonstrated experience managing serious incident investigations and implementing effective corrective actions
• Confident communicator who can engage with internal teams, subcontractors, and external regulatory bodies

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this Health, Safety and Environmental Lead position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-

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