Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Dr. Ekler & Associates Human Resources Development Consultants Ltd.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dr. Ekler & Associates Human Resources Development Consultants Ltd. is recruiting a Senior EHS Manager to lead health, safety and environmental performance across major construction projects in Ireland.

The role collaborates with senior leadership, project teams and EHS professionals to embed proactive safety culture and robust management systems. You will oversee audits, risk assessments, incident investigations and KPI analysis, mentor EHS staff, and drive continuous improvement across

Qualifications

• Approximately 5-8 years' senior EHS experience within construction.
• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety at NFQ Level 7 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction health and safety legislation.
• Experience with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Strong capability in auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective actions.
• Experience across multiple construction projects and subcontractor operations.
• Leadership and communication skills to influence people from site teams to senior management.
• Main contractor experience would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Providing senior EHS leadership across multiple construction projects
• Supporting and developing robust EHS management systems and procedures
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Advising project teams on Irish health, safety and environmental legislation
• Leading audits, inspections, risk management and performance reviews
• Supporting incident investigations and ensuring lessons learned are implemented
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and driving continuous improvement
• Analysing EHS performance data, KPIs and trends for senior management
• Delivering training and supporting ongoing EHS development
• Mentoring and developing EHS professionals across the business
• Helping embed health, safety and environmental considerations throughout project delivery

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

KPI analysis

Education

NVQ/ NFQ Level 7+ in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Lead safety. Influence culture. Make a difference across major construction projects.

We are recruiting an experienced Senior EHS Manager on behalf of a leading Irish construction contractor delivering complex, high-quality projects across a diverse portfolio.

This is a senior opportunity for an accomplished construction EHS professional who wants to move beyond simply monitoring compliance and take genuine ownership of environmental, health and safety performance across multiple projects. Working closely with senior leadership, Project Managers, Site Managers and EHS professionals, you will play a key role in strengthening EHS systems, driving continuous improvement and promoting a proactive safety culture throughout the organisation.

The role will involve:

• Providing senior EHS leadership across multiple construction projects
• Supporting and developing robust EHS management systems and procedures
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 requirements
• Advising project teams on Irish health, safety and environmental legislation
• Leading audits, inspections, risk management and performance reviews
• Supporting incident investigations and ensuring lessons learned are implemented
• Monitoring subcontractor performance and driving continuous improvement
• Analysing EHS performance data, KPIs and trends for senior managementProviding technical guidance to Project Managers, Site Managers and project teams
• Delivering training and supporting ongoing EHS development
• Mentoring and developing EHS professionals across the business
• Helping embed health, safety and environmental considerations throughout project delivery

What we're looking for:

• Approximately 5-8 years' senior EHS experience within construction
• A Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety at NFQ Level 7 or above, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction health and safety legislation
• Experience with ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Strong capability in auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation and corrective actions
• Experience working across multiple construction projects and subcontractor operations
• The leadership and communication skills to influence people at every level, from site teams to senior management
• Main contractor experience would be highly advantageous

Why consider this opportunity?

• This is a chance to join an established and progressive Irish construction business in a position with genuine influence.
• You'll work across a diverse portfolio of projects, collaborate closely with experienced leadership teams and have the opportunity to shape EHS systems, behaviours and continuous-improvement initiatives as the organisation continues to develop.
• A competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits package is available for the successful candidate.