EHS Managers

BSS Building Staff Solutions Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent employment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

BSS Building Staff Solutions is recruiting two Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Managers for a leading international construction contractor delivering a major data centre development in North Dublin. These are permanent appointments with long-term career prospects, with the project programme extending beyond two years.

The successful candidates will lead EHS activities, implement safety systems, conduct audits and RAMS reviews, and ensure compliance across a high‑risk, fast-paced

Qualifications

• At least 5 years EHS experience in construction.
• Experience on large commercial, industrial, data centre projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate EHS activities across assigned work areas on a large-scale construction site.
• Implement and monitor project EHS procedures, safety management systems and compliance.
• Carry out site inspections, safety audits, RAMS reviews, and risk assessments.
• Review RAMS, permits to work and subcontractor documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Manage investigations of incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

BSS | BUILDING STAFF SOLUTIONS
SENIOR EHS MANAGERS (2 POSITIONS)

Major Data Centre Project

Location North Dublin

Employment Permanent | Full-time

Project programme 2+ years

Sector Data Centre / Mission-Critical Construction

Salary Competitive remuneration and benefits, dependent on experience

Salary Guide 80K+ p.a. DOE

Reference BSSPRO1 47701

The Opportunity

Building Staff Solutions (BSS) is recruiting two experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Managers for a leading international construction contractor delivering a major data centre development in North Dublin. These are permanent appointments offering long-term career prospects, with the initial project programme extending beyond two years. The successful candidates will work with the project leadership and subcontractor teams to maintain high EHS standards throughout a technically complex, fast-paced construction programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate EHS activities across assigned work areas on a large-scale construction site.
• Implement and monitor project EHS procedures, safety management systems and statutory compliance.
• Carry out site inspections, safety audits, risk reviews and proactive safety interventions.
• Review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), permits to work and subcontractor documentation.
• Coordinate subcontractor compliance, inductions, toolbox talks and ongoing safety briefings.
• Manage investigations of incidents and near misses, corrective actions and lessons learned.
• Support safe execution of high-risk works, including lifting operations, work at height, temporary works and
  electrical/M&E activities.
• Prepare EHS performance reports and collaborate closely with construction and project management teams.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years relevant EHS experience in construction, with strong site-based management responsibility.
• Experience on large commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical or data centre projects.
• Sound working knowledge of Irish construction health and safety requirements.
• Confident communication and leadership skills, including the ability to challenge unsafe practices.
• Practical experience of RAMS review, permit systems, safety audits and incident investigations.

Desirable Experience

• Previous data centre or mission-critical construction experience.
• Experience working for a Tier 1 / international main contractor.
• NEBOSH qualification, IOSH membership or equivalent professional credentials.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and high-risk M&E installation / commissioning interfaces.

Whats on Offer

• Permanent employment and a substantial pipeline of work.
• Major North Dublin project with a programme exceeding two years.
• Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to take an influential EHS role within a highly technical construction environment.