Health & Safety Business Partner

About the role

We are seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner to lead safety strategy for a growing rail portfolio in Ireland. This senior leadership position will work closely with senior stakeholders to embed a strong safety culture across rail and infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and implement the health & safety strategy, governance and assurance for rail and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Construction Regulations 2013.
• Partner with senior leaders to manage risk, define safety frameworks and promote best practice.
• Champion a “Safety First, Always” culture and drive continuous improvement.
• Oversee incident investigations, conduct root‑cause analysis and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver health & safety policies, training programmes and competence frameworks.
• Provide expert advice and act as the escalation point for complex health & safety matters.

Required profile

• Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Background in construction, infrastructure, rail or other high‑risk environments.
• Experience in a senior H&S advisory or business partner role.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change.
• Relevant qualification (NEBOSH Level 6 or equivalent) and IOSH membership (or working towards).
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem‑solving skills.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Hybrid working model based in Dublin (Freight Building, D01).
• Permanent contract with immediate start.
• Opportunity to shape safety strategy for major rail and infrastructure projects.