Senior Environment Health Safety Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global medical technology leader in Belfast is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer, EHS & Facilities. In this senior-level role, you will oversee environmental health & safety strategies and manage facilities operations. The ideal candidate has a degree in EHS, Engineering, or Science, 6+ years of experience, and strong EHS systems knowledge. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and workplace health.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record implementing and maintaining EHS systems.
• Membership of a relevant professional body is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain EHS management systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and licence requirements.
• Manage budgets and deliver efficiencies across EHS and facilities services.

Skills

EHS systems implementation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Microsoft Office

SAP

Education

Degree in EHS, Engineering, or Science

Job description

Job Description

Senior Staff Engineer – EHS & Facilities Belfast, Northern Ireland | On-site | Full-time

We’re recruiting on behalf of a global medical technology leader for a Senior Staff Engineer, EHS & Facilities. This is a senior-level role based at their Belfast facility, where you’ll drive Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) strategy and oversee key facilities operations.

What you’ll do

• Lead and maintain EHS management systems (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
• Oversee compliance with regulatory and licence requirements.
• Deliver EHS training and lead audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Manage environmental monitoring, waste, and risk assessments.
• Lead the site’s Emergency Response Programme.
• Partner with site leadership to drive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Oversee facilities contractors, maintenance schedules, and compliance.
• Manage budgets and deliver efficiencies across EHS and facilities services.

What we’re looking for

• Degree (or equivalent) in EHS, Engineering, or Science.
• 6+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong track record implementing and maintaining EHS systems.
• Confident engaging with regulators and influencing stakeholders.
• Membership of a relevant professional body (advantage).
• IT skills: Microsoft Office, SAP (or similar ERP).

Why apply?

• Senior-level role with real influence on safety, sustainability, and workplace health.
• Join a global organisation committed to innovation and improving patient outcomes.
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with strong career development opportunities.