Group EHS Manager

Fortis Recruitment

Ashbourne

On-site

EUR 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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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

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath & established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd T/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital first innovator in the construction, building services and smart building sectors, specialising in the planning, management and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects for our clients. We operate across a range of sectors including commercial, educational, hospitality, healthcare, pharmaceutical, industrial, and retail.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance. All the team are committed to making McKeon Group & Hereworks a world leader in Construction & Technology and enjoying the journey along the way.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams. Great care and attention go into recruitment, we want to work with high quality, experienced people who will add to the culture, competencies and ethos.

What’s the opportunity? (Role)

The Group EHS Manager is responsible for leading the Company's Environmental, Health and Safety function across Construction Major Works, 360 Works, Hereworks Ireland and UK. The role is accountable for developing and maintaining a consistent Group-wide approach to Environmental, Health and Safety whilst recognising the differing operational, regulatory and client requirements of each business unit. The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on operational delivery and includes responsibility for EHS strategy, management systems, compliance, environmental management, continuous improvement, the implementation of digital EHS management systems and tools, and the

delivery of day-to-day EHS activities across pre-construction, project delivery and business operations.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Group EHS Manager will work closely with leaders across the Group to promote a strong safety culture, support operational performance, manage risk and ensure Environmental, Health and Safety considerations are embedded throughout the business.

Leadership, Culture & Engagement

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.
Ensure compliance with legislation, industry standards and client requirements.
Deliver operational EHS and PSCS activities across both pre-construction and live project environments, including Health and Safety Plans, site inspections, audits, incident investigations, risk assessments, training, toolbox talks, safety documentation and subcontractor compliance reviews.
Support project teams in identifying, managing and reducing EHS risks throughout the project lifecycle.
Promote continuous improvement through effective risk management and assurance activities.

EHS Management Systems

Maintain and continuously improve the Company's EHS Management System in compliance with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
Lead Integrated certification audits for above in conjunction with Quality Manager for ISO 9001.
Lead the implementation and ongoing development of digital EHS management systems and tools.

ESG

Lead the Company's environmental management programme.
Support delivery of ESG objectives and sustainability initiatives.
Promote environmental compliance, waste reduction and resource efficiency.

Performance & Reporting

Monitor, analyse and report on EHS performance across the Group.
Develop and maintain EHS KPIs, dashboards and reporting metrics.
Identify trends, improvement opportunities and emerging risks.
Lead, coach and develop the EHS team.
Support professional development and succession planning.
Ensure resources and responsibilities remain aligned with business needs.

Stakeholder Management

Act as the Group's lead contact on EHS matters.
Build effective relationships with clients, regulators and other stakeholders.
Support tenders, audits and client presentations as required.

Benefits of joining us in the EHS Manager Role:

Excellent opportunity for an established EHS Manager to take the next step in their career and lead Environmental, Health and Safety across a diverse and growing Group operating as Main Contractor, Digital Building Contractor (Hereworks) and Facilities Maintenance Contractor (360 Works).
McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
Key leadership role with the opportunity to shape EHS culture, systems and performance across multiple business units.
Opportunity to lead digital EHS transformation initiatives.
Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and play an active role in supporting the Group's continued growth and development.
Great location - beat the commute to Dublin.
Income Protection and Death in Service Scheme.
Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme.
Ongoing professional development and support for continuing professional education.
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Skills / Experience / Qualifications Required:

Relevant third level qualification in Health & Safety or a 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.

Desired But Not Essential:

Chartered IOSH status or equivalent professional accreditation.
Experience operating at Senior Leadership Team level.
Experience supporting UK operations and compliance requirements.

All Candidates Should Have:

A positive, proactive and solutions-focused attitude.
A genuine passion for supporting employee wellbeing, engagement and a positive workplace culture.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
A commitment to quality, Environmental, Health and Safety excellence, and continuous improvement across all aspects of the business.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation.
A self-motivated, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to work.
The ability to influence, coach and support others in achieving positive EHS outcomes.
A collaborative, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to work across functions and business units.
A commitment to continuous professional development and maintaining relevant industry knowledge and certifications.

Cultural Impact – Leadership at all Levels

This role carries responsibility not only for EHS compliance and performance, but for actively shaping a culture where Environmental, Health and Safety is embedded into how we work, make decisions, and deliver for our clients. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, the role will champion our Purpose Driven, People Powered, and Performance Focused ethos while modelling our Core Values of Quality, Client Commitment, Brilliance, Integrity, and Sustainability.

The successful candidate will:

Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, accountability and consistently high standards across all EHS activities
Champion a proactive EHS culture where everyone understands their responsibility for creating safe, healthy and sustainable workplaces
Foster an environment where people feel empowered to speak up, raise concerns, challenge constructively and contribute to improving EHS performance
Coach, support and develop managers, employees and the EHS team to build capability, confidence and shared ownership of EHS outcomes
Embed EHS considerations into business and operational decision‑making, ensuring risk is actively managed rather than simply responded to
Encourage innovation through digital EHS solutions and Spark, and continuous improvement through Spark Learning, professional development and knowledge sharing
Use data, insights, audits and workforce feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and drive measurable EHS performance
Promote environmental responsibility and sustainability in line with our commitment to Sustainability, supporting the Group's wider ESG objectives
Hold self and others accountable for maintaining high standards of EHS, quality and professional performance across all business units
Build strong relationships across the Group, working collaboratively with leaders, project teams and employees to ensure EHS is seen as an enabler of safe, successful and high‑quality delivery

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