Health & Safety Manager

Job description

Orange Recruitment are working with a well-established building services provider to recruit an experienced Health & Safety Manager to support their growing operations across Ireland. This organisation is recognised for its long-term approach to building performance, specialising in mechanical and electrical maintenance within complex, high-occupancy environments.

Reporting to senior leadership, the Health & Safety Manager will take ownership of health, safety, and compliance across maintenance and project activities. This is a hands-on position, working closely with engineers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients to ensure safe systems of work are embedded and consistently applied.

The role will suit someone comfortable operating across multiple sites, balancing operational safety with commercial realities, and contributing to a proactive safety culture rather than a box-ticking approach.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all health and safety matters across maintenance and project operations
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve health and safety policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and industry standards
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and risk assessments across live client environments
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, implementing corrective and preventative actions
• Provide guidance, training, and support to engineers, site managers, and subcontractors
• Manage subcontractor safety performance, including prequalification and ongoing compliance
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, reports, and performance metrics
• Act as a key point of contact for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders on health and safety matters
• Support the wider ESG and sustainability objectives through safe, compliant operational practices

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Health & Safety management role within building services, M&E, facilities management, construction, or maintenance environments
• Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and best practice
• Comfortable working across multiple live sites and operational teams
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels
• Practical, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with operational and leadership teams
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)
• Membership of a professional safety body is desirable
• Full driving licence required