Group EHS Leader: Digital Safety & ESG

Fortis Recruitment; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Income protection

Death in Service Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

McKeon Group is seeking an experienced Group EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health and Safety across Construction Major Works, 360 Works, Hereworks Ireland and the UK. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, shaping EHS strategy, systems, compliance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will champion a strong safety culture, manage EHS risk, oversee PSCS duties, and drive digital EHS transformation while collaborating with Senior Leadership to support

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience in Health and Safety in Construction, ideally with Main Contractor.
• Proven experience acting as PSCS.
• Experience in a senior EHS leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of EHS legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience implementing and managing ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Management Systems.
• Strong strategic thinking, leadership and communication skills.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading organisational change.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group EHS Strategy aligned with the Company's overall business strategy.
• Lead and promote a strong EHS culture across the Group.
• Support managers and employees in meeting their EHS responsibilities.
• Establish EHS objectives, priorities and improvement initiatives.
• Drive workforce engagement, safety awareness and wellbeing initiatives.
• Maintain EHS policies, procedures and standards across the Group.
• Deliver operational EHS activities across pre-construction and live project environments, including Health and Safety Plans and audits.
• Lead digital EHS management systems and tools.
• Lead ESG objectives and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

EHS leadership

Stakeholder influence

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Education

Health & safety degree

IOSH Chartered status

Tools

PSCS experience

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

Job description

McKeon Group is seeking an experienced Group EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health and Safety across Construction Major Works, 360 Works, Hereworks Ireland and the UK. The role blends strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, shaping EHS strategy, systems, compliance and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will champion a strong safety culture, manage EHS risk, oversee PSCS duties, and drive digital EHS transformation while collaborating with Senior Leadership to support