EHS Safety & Compliance Lead - Site Operations

Joinimagine; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Joinimagine is seeking an Occupational Safety Analyst to support a research and development site in Ireland. The role ensures projects and operations are planned and executed in line with legal requirements, organizational standards, and site EHS management systems.

You will provide EHS leadership, governance, and risk-based decision support across construction activities and site operations, lead investigations of significant incidents, and promote a strong safety culture through training and

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Health and Safety or related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or construction environments.
• Strong understanding of EHS compliance, risk assessment, incident investigation, and contractor management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and communicate across technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to manage confidential, professional environment and sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide EHS leadership and governance across construction activities and site operations, ensuring robust risk management, permit control, and safe systems of work for contractors.
• Lead compliance assurance against legal, corporate, and site EHS management system requirements across project delivery and routine site activities, driving timely mitigation of identified gaps.
• Shape and embed EHS plans and control frameworks that support safe execution of site operations.
• Champion a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching, and effective engagement with contractors, project teams, and site stakeholders.
• Lead EHS assurance activity through audits, inspections, and performance verification of construction works, contractor management, and site conditions.
• Monitor and communicate EHS performance, risks, and trends to support informed decision-making, escalation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead or facilitate investigations of significant incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are effectively implemented.
• Strengthen organizational capability by directing EHS training, inductions, and awareness initiatives that support contractor, project, and site readiness.
• Provide EHS input to project transition, commissioning, and operational change to ensure safe integration with ongoing site requirements and business continuity.

Skills

EHS compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Contractor management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Health and Safety or related discipline

Job description

Joinimagine is seeking an Occupational Safety Analyst to support a research and development site in Ireland. The role ensures projects and operations are planned and executed in line with legal requirements, organizational standards, and site EHS management systems.

You will provide EHS leadership, governance, and risk-based decision support across construction activities and site operations, lead investigations of significant incidents, and promote a strong safety culture through training and