Health & Safety Manager (Western Region)

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by driving Health & Safety excellence across innovative construction projects? At OCC Construction, we place health and safety at the core of everything we do. As a company leading the way in modern construction with advanced technologies, sustainable practices, and innovative methods, we are proud to foster a workplace that prioritises safety, quality, and people.

We are currently seeking an experienced Health & Safety Manager to join our team and ensure the highest standards of compliance and safety across projects in Galway and beyond. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence strategic decision-making, drive compliance, and support continuous improvement across the organisation. If you are passionate about safety, and eager to advance your career with a company committed to continuous improvement, take the next step in your career by joining a team that values safety, innovation, and professional growth.

What we can offer you;
• Career Growth: Develop your career with a rapidly expanding company that prioritises your professional development through funded CPD opportunities, training programs, and career advancement initiatives.
• Supportive Environment: Be part of a collaborative and inclusive team that values your contributions and offers a competitive benefits package, including cash health plans, pension contributions, and a workplace culture focused on your well-being.
• Innovation: Work with a forward-thinking company that embraces the latest technologies, lean methodologies, and sustainable construction practices.

Responsibilities of the role include;
• Lead the strategic direction of H&S across the company, ensuring alignment with OCC’s operational goals, legal obligations and industry best practices.
• Maintain hands on oversight of safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations to drive compliance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Oversee the implementation of continuous improvement of OCC’s QEHS management system, ensuring it remains robust, scalable and fit for purpose for all projects.
• Provide senior level guidance to site teams and project managers, supporting them to embed a proactive safety culture and meet H&S performance targets.
• Conduct regular site audits to ensure the highest health and safety standards are maintained, with follow-ups to resolve any issues immediately.
• Mentor and coach H&S personnel and project teams building capability across the organisation through knowledge sharing and targeted upskilling.
• Ensure that appropriate training frameworks and certification processes are maintained, updated, and integrated into workforce planning.
• Contribute to leadership meetings, reporting on H&S metrics, legal compliance, audit outcomes and strategic risk.

Qualifications, skills & experience
• 5+ years in similar position, preferably with a main contractor.
• Degree (L8 or higher) in H&S or related field.
• Excellent knowledge of Irish Construction safety legislation, regulations and standards.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in MS office & digital management tools.
• Full clean Irish Driving licence required.

To learn more or discuss the role confidentially, contact Amanda Percy on 091-511445