Senior Health and Safety Manager

Job Description

VANRATH is delighted to be partnering with a leading company based, who are keen to appoint a Health & Safety Manager on a full time permanent basis.

Role is based in Dundalk.

The Role

  • Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with legal requirements, industry standards, and client expectations for Data Centre projects across multiple European locations.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and audits to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting, ensuring timely corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Provide expert HSE advice and support to project teams during all phases including design, offsite prefabrication, modularisation, and onsite installation.
  • Collaborate closely with HSE officers, operation teams, client representatives, and subcontractors to embed safe working practices and environmental stewardship into daily operations.
  • Drive HSE training and awareness programs to build competency and engagement across all teams.
  • Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics, ensuring transparency and effective communication with senior management and stakeholders.
  • Facilitate client HSE audits and site visits, acting as the primary point of contact for all health, safety, and environmental matters.

The Person

Essential

  • Demonstrable experience as an HSE Manager or similar role within construction, mechanical, electrical, or data centre sectors, understanding the unique HSE challenges they present
  • Strong knowledge of European health, safety, and environmental legislation, standards, and industry best practices (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
  • Relevant certifications such as NEBOSH or International Diploma and equivalent environmental qualifications.

The Package

A highly competitive salary + Full package

For further information on this exclusive Health & safety vacancy, please contact Jack Groves @ Vanrath

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