Deputy Group Managed Service (MGS) H&S Manager

TL;DR

Deputy Group Managed Service (MGS) H&S Manager: Oversight of H&S performance across project portfolios on client sites in Ireland, UK, Western Europe, and USA with an accent on leadership development, policy implementation, and compliance. Focus on delivering training programs, monitoring KPIs, conducting audits, and ensuring safe transitions through project lifecycles.

Location: Hybrid in Dublin or Cork, Ireland. Regular travel throughout Ireland to client sites required; occasional visits to UK and Western Europe.

Company

Employee-owned international project delivery firm with 4,000+ people, leading in pharma, food, medtech, and mission critical sectors from offices in Europe, Asia, and USA.

What you will do

• Support development of H&S leadership and culture across MGS and CQV/Cx teams.
• Champion excellence in H&S performance and implement hirify.global’s H&S policy and ISO 45001 system.
• Deliver H&S training, workshops, and awareness campaigns including Living Safety and behavioral safety modules.
• Provide specialist H&S advice to field teams on legal responsibilities for design and construction safety.
• Monitor performance via KPIs and audits, identify best practices, and ensure governance for high standards.
• Lead safe transitions from design to construction, commissioning, and qualification; participate in client meetings and project reviews.

Requirements

• Demonstrated capability in construction and CQV H&S in industrial sectors including life sciences and data centres.
• Professional qualification in H&S, engineering, or construction/project management; chartered IOSH member or equivalent.
• 10+ years professional experience.
• Proven knowledge of H&S statutory requirements.
• Strong verbal/written communication, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to communicate with operations management and higher levels.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company focused on inclusion, diversity, corporate responsibility, and sustainability.
• Commitment to mutual respect, belonging, and fair hiring process with accommodations for disabilities.
• Flexibility for group role with travel; centered around people, clients, and trade partners.