£500 - £517/day no
Job Title: HSE Manager - Solar Farm Construction
Location: Longford, Ireland
Contract Type: (6 Months)
Working Pattern: Full-Time, 5 Days On-Site (Monday to Friday)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Manager to join our team on a 6-month contract basis for a utility-scale solar farm construction project in Ireland. This role requires a proactive and hands-on HSE professional to lead all health, safety, and environmental aspects of the site, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, industry best practices, and company standards.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in construction HSE management, ideally in renewable energy or civil infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and manage the project''s HSE plan in alignment with corporate and legislative requirements.
Ensure compliance with Irish HSA (Health and Safety Authority) regulations and environmental legislation.
Conduct daily site inspections, audits, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
Maintain up-to-date records of inspections, incidents, training, and risk assessments.
Develop site-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) in collaboration with contractors.
Provide HSE training, guidance, and support to site personnel and subcontractors.
Liaise with statutory bodies, environmental agencies, and stakeholders as required.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure compliance with HSE standards.
Drive a strong safety culture across all site activities.
Prepare weekly and monthly HSE reports for internal and client reporting.
Requirements
Essential:
NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent HSE qualification
Minimum 5 years'' HSE experience in construction, with at least 2 years in renewable energy, utilities, or civil works
Thorough knowledge of Irish HSE legislation and HSA guidelines
Strong communication, leadership, and reporting skills
Proven ability to influence and promote safe working culture on-site
Right to work in Ireland and a full, clean driving licence
Desirable:
Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
IOSH or equivalent professional membership
Experience working on solar PV, wind farms, or other renewable energy projects
First Aid and Manual Handling Instructor certifications
What We Offer
Competitive day rate
full-time, site-based role - Monday to Friday
Opportunity to work on a high-profile renewable energy project
Supportive and professional project environment
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.