Energy & Sustainability Manager

Hero Recruitment; Connacht; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hero Recruitment is seeking an Energy & Sustainability Manager for a County Mayo manufacturing site. The role leads the sustainability and environmental agenda with plant leadership, ensuring ISO 14001/50001/14068 compliance and driving decarbonisation across energy, water and waste.

The role requires hands-on management of energy programs, policy development, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver measurable environmental improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science field.
• 7+ years in Environment/Sustainability in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of energy audits, metering, renewables, and micro-grids.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement of the site's Environmental Management System (ISO 14001/50001/14068).
• Develop and execute the site's annual sustainability strategy and energy programs.
• Drive decarbonisation initiatives including renewable energy adoption and scope 3 reductions.
• Own energy, water, and waste performance, monitoring and reporting.
• Lead a water management roadmap with CAPEX planning and reductions.
• Deliver environmental training and advise on energy/environmental matters.
• Represent the site in the global Environment Network and shape policy.

Skills

Energy management

Sustainability strategy

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering or Environmental Science

Job description

Energy & Sustainability Manager | County Mayo | Permanent

Our leading regulated manufacturing client, based in County Mayo, is seeking an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager to join their Quality, Safety & Environmental team.

This is a key strategic role, leading the site's sustainability and environmental agenda in partnership with plant leadership, from driving ISO 14001/50001/14068 compliance and decarbonisation initiatives, to managing energy, water, and waste performance across the full operation.

The Role

• Lead continuous improvement of the site's Environmental Management System (ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 14068, AWS)
• Develop and execute the site's annual sustainability strategy and energy/environmental programs
• Drive decarbonisation initiatives toward Zero Carbon Emissions, including renewable energy adoption and scope 3 reductions
• Own energy, water, and waste performance, monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Lead a water management roadmap, including CAPEX planning and reduction initiatives
• Deliver environmental training and act as primary advisor on energy/environmental matters
• Represent the site within the global Environment Network, shaping local and global policy

What You'll Bring

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Energy Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 7+ years' experience in Environment/Sustainability, ideally in a fast-paced industrial setting
• Working knowledge of energy audits, metering, renewable energy, and micro-grid systems
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills