Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Design Build Search; Connacht; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Mechanical Contractor in Mayo, Ireland is seeking an experienced QEHS Manager to manage Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety frameworks at their manufacturing site. You will ensure compliance with ISO standards, promote safety culture among teams, and provide critical support across UK and EU projects. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a collaborative and transparent work environment. Applicants should have a relevant degree and at least 3 years' experience in a similar role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a QEHS role.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 standards.
• Ability to travel freely between the UK and EU.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the integrated management systems per ISO standards.
• Conduct internal audits and manage non-conformances.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives across operations.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Quality Management

Degree in Environmental Science

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Degree in Engineering

Job description

QEHS Manager

Mechanical Engineering Industry - Mayo

DesignBuild Search are working with a leading Mechanical Contractor in the West of Ireland who have an opening for a QEHS Manager based at the manufacturing site. Initially a one year contract based at the site with opportunity to continue. It will be based in the factory site office in Castlebar.

We are interested in talking to a committed and detail-oriented QEHS Manager to manage and

enhance the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety management systems. This role

supports both manufacturing operations and site-based installation projects, with

occasional travel across the UK and Europe for inspections, audits, and compliance

oversight. You will play a key part in upholding ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

certifications and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and compliance

throughout the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain and continuously improve the integrated management

systems in line with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO

45001 (Health & Safety) standards.

• Conduct and coordinate internal audits and support external certification

audits.

• Identify, investigate, and manage non-conformances, ensuring appropriate

corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing

and installation operations.

• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments at projects across the

UK and Europe to ensure compliance with QEHS standards.

• Prepare detailed inspection and audit reports, including findings, action items,

and recommendations.

• Deliver QEHS inductions and ongoing training for staff and subcontractors to

foster a strong safety and quality culture.

• Monitor and report on QEHS KPIs, including incident rates, environmental

metrics, and audit performance.

• Stay up to date with relevant European legislation and industry best practices

in quality, environmental, and health & safety management.

• Act as a key point of contact for QEHS matters across the business, supporting

both the manufacturing facility and on-site installation teams.

• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and ensure

compliance with environmental goals.

• Champion safe working practices and lead by example across all locations and

levels of the organization.

Requirements:

• Degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant field (e.g. Quality Management,
• Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a QEHS role preferably manufacturing, construction, or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management

systems.

• Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems
• proactively.
• Ability and legal right to travel freely between the UK and EU.
• Holds a valid visa or permit that allows unrestricted travel across European

countries.

• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally across UK and EU sites.
• Full clean driving licence and valid passport required.

Benefits & Next Steps

In return for your hard work and dedication an attractive salary package is on offer in line with experience. You will manage your time in this role so there is flexibility. The culture within the organisation is very friendly and transparent. The team has plenty of resources to work with and there is a collaborative approach. The role sits within the senior management team who welcome career progression. To apply email your CV to [e-mail] or for a confidential discussion contact 087 214 0636