Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Sigmar Recruitment; Navan; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Pension

Additional annual leave

Job summary

Sigmar Recruitment has a QEHS Manager role based in Co. Meath with travel to sites across the Greater Dublin Area. The successful candidate will lead a nationwide portfolio of 15+ construction sites, develop and enforce QEHS policies, and ensure compliance with ISO standards and Safe-T Cert.

Strong leadership and Irish health and safety knowledge are essential. The role requires driving licence and willingness to travel between sites, with a performance-related bonus and pension as part of the

Qualifications

• Senior QEHS experience in construction
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the QEHS team, promoting a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, Safe-T Cert and all relevant legislation.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve QEHS policies, procedures and systems.
• Conduct and oversee accident, incident and near-miss investigations, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Review RAMS, lift plans and subcontractor documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage QEHS audits and ensure findings are addressed and closed out effectively.
• Monitor and report QEHS KPIs, identifying trends.
• Work closely with Directors, Site Teams and subcontractors to maintain high standards while supporting commercial and programme requirements.

Skills

Senior QEHS

Construction

Leadership

Irish health & safety law

Job description

Location: Co. Meath, with travel to sites across the Greater Dublin Area

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced QEHS Manager to lead the function across a nationwide portfolio of 15+ construction sites.

The role will be based in Co. Meath with regular travel to sites across the Greater Dublin area.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the QEHS team, promoting a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 1401, ISO 45001, Safe-T Cert and all relevant legislation.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve QEHS policies, procedures and systems.
• Conduct and oversee accident, incident and near-miss investigations, implementing effective corrective actions.
• Review RAMS, lift plans and subcontractor documentation to ensure compliance.
• Manage QEHS audits and ensure findings are addressed and closed out effectively.
• Monitor and report QEHS KPIs, identifying trends.
• Work closely with Directors, Site Teams and subcontractors to maintain high standards while supporting commercial and programme requirements.

Requirements

• Proven Senior QEHS experience within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction requirements.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and Safe-T Cert.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Experience managing teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Package

• Performance-related bonus
• Pension
• Additional annual leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Career development and progression opportunities