Interim Group Construction Services – Manager of Health & Safety

PM Group is a leading International engineering, architecture, project and construction management firm. With a network of offices in Europe, Asia and the US and a multi-discipline team of 3,800+ people, we deliver complex, capital projects in the life sciences, food and beverages, mission critical/ICT, advanced manufacturing, energy and environmental sectors.

We wish to appoint an Interim Group Construction Services – Manager of Health & Safety.

This is a senior leadership position with ultimate responsibility for developing, implementing and sustaining a “Best in Class” Construction H&S delivery as part of our overall Construction Service delivery. This position will also champion the Construction H&S portfolio. This role can be located from the following PM Group business units: Cork, Dublin, Antwerp, or Brussels.

The appointed person will also work closely with the Group Head of Health & Safety and report to the Group Head of Construction Services.

As this is a Group position, the role will require flexibility in relation to travel.

Closing date for applicants is COB 20th June 2025

Will include but not be limited to the following:

• Continuous development of our H&S Leadership & Culture across PM Group Construction Services.
• Responsible for all aspects of construction health, safety, environment and sustainability matters undertaken by Construction Services.
• Implementing and developing PM Group’s Health & Safety Policy and ISO 45001 certified health & safety management system across all Construction projects.
• Management, recruitment and development of H&S personnel to meet the needs of the Construction Services Group.
• Continuously develop, sustain and enhance PM Group’s H&S training programme, workshops and awareness campaigns.
• Development of project-specific health & safety strategies, programmes and plans.
• Implementation and development of PM Group’s behavioural safety programme, mental health and wellbeing supports.
• Provision of specialist health and safety support and advice, to the Construction Service teams including legal responsibilities.
• Performance monitoring and reporting via the implementation of KPIs and audit regimes.
• Work closely with the Group Construction Services leadership to grow, enhance and continually develop the overall H&S delivery.
• Input as required to Strategic Construction Proposals and general oversight/input to geographical BU Construction Proposals.
• Responsible for the development of strategies and standardisation in relation to our Construction H&S programme.
• Champion research & development in Construction H&S technologies.
• Life Cycle H&S interface management – Design, Procurement, CQV
• Central Core Competency Support

• Demonstrated capability in Construction H&S delivery within specialized industrial sectors. (Life Sciences, Food & Mission Critical)
• Professional Qualification in H&S, Engineering or Construction /Project Management desirable.
• Chartered member of IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) or equivalent qualification would be an advantage
• 10+ year’s professional experience.
• Proven knowledge and strong understanding of H&S statutory requirements.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• A demonstrated ability to communicate and influence at management and operation level.

As an employee-owned company, we are inclusive, committed and driven. Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability are the heart of our new 2025 business strategy.

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Inclusion and Diversity are core to our culture and values. Wherever we work, we commit to a culture of mutual respect and belonging by building a truly inclusive workplace rich in diverse people, talents and ideas. Valuing the contributions of all our people and respecting individual differences will sustain our growth into the future.

PM Group is committed to ensuring our hiring process is fair and accessible to all and will provide candidates with disabilities with reasonable accommodations required to participate in the recruitment process. If you require any assistance in this regard, please let us know.