Group EHS Manager

Enet (Open Access Networks); Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Enet (Open Access Networks) is seeking a Group EHS Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environmental activities across the Group, ensuring ISO alignment, legal compliance, and proactive wellbeing initiatives.

You will manage a small team, oversee PSDP/PSCS obligations, conduct audits, and drive continuous improvement in safety culture across office, field and construction environments in Ireland.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Health (Level 7 or higher).
• PSDP and PSCS qualification with practical experience in infrastructure, telecoms, or construction environments.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in telecoms, utilities, or engineering.
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 systems.
• In-depth understanding of Irish H&S legislation and Construction Regulations.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and safety management software.
• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel within and outside Dublin.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain HSEMS in alignment with ISO standards.
• Coordinate external audits and certification surveillance.
• Ensure compliance with Irish H&W Acts and Construction Regulations.
• Maintain safety documentation and RAMS, permits to work, and training records.
• Oversee incident investigations and corrective actions.
• Provide technical guidance on risk assessments and project planning.
• Manage Group Contractor Safety Management Framework and pre-qualification processes.
• Support Wellbeing Programme development and delivery.
• Promote psychological safety and wellbeing awareness.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting

Presentation skills

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Health (Level 7+)

PSDP and PSCS qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Safety management software

Job description

The Group EHS Manager will manage and coordinate all Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) activities across the Group, ensuring consistent safety standards, wellbeing practices, and full legal compliance across all entities and sites — including office, field, and construction environments.

This role focuses on implementation and continuous improvement — maintaining ISO accreditations, managing PSDP and PSCS obligations, overseeing contractor compliance, driving a proactive safety culture, and supporting Group wellbeing initiatives.

Reporting to the Group HR Director, the position plays a key part in embedding safety and wellbeing into day-to-day operations and the wider people strategy. Managing at team of an EHS Coordinator and Administrator.

Responsibilities

Governance & Compliance

• Manage and maintain SFG’s Health, Safety & Environmental Management System (HSEMS) in alignment with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Coordinate external audits and certification surveillance to retain ISO accreditations and lead projects to achieve additional standards (e.g. ISO 50001 or Safe-T-Cert).
• Ensure compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Acts and the Construction Regulations 2013, including oversight of PSDP and PSCS activities.
• Maintain all statutory and Group documentation including Safety Statements, risk assessments, RAMS, permits to work, and training records.
• Maintain the H&S risk register, record and analyse incidents, near misses, “good catches,” and corrective actions.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Health & Safety Authority (HSA) and coordinate responses to inspections, audits, and notices.

Operational & Construction Safety

• Manage and monitor safety for all field and delivery operations, including tower climbing, rigging, and electrical works.
• Supervise the Health & Safety Officer, ensuring consistent site audits, reporting standards, and timely close-out of actions.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and site visits to verify compliance with Group procedures and legal obligations.
• Oversee incident investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective/preventive actions implemented.
• Provide technical guidance and support to managers on risk assessments, method statements, and project planning.

Contractor & Third-Party Management

• Manage the Group Contractor Safety Management Framework, ensuring that all external contractors and suppliers meet Group H&S standards.
• Oversee contractor pre-qualification, inductions, documentation reviews, and ongoing audit schedules.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to embed safety requirements into supplier contracts and monitor compliance.
• Support the Group HR Director in developing and delivering the Group Wellbeing Programme, aligning with HR, EDI, and ESG strategies.
• Promote a culture of psychological safety and wellbeing awareness through training, communication, and engagement activities.
• Partner with HR and line managers to integrate wellbeing into safety briefings, toolbox talks, and employee engagement campaigns.

Performance, Reporting & KPIs

• Maintain and report on Group H&S KPIs, including:
• Incident frequency and severity rates
• Near misses and “good catch” reporting
• Audit completion and close-out rates
• Training compliance and certification renewals
• Contractor H&S performance
• Provide monthly KPI reports and analysis for board review meetings
• Maintain accurate digital records of all H&S data and documentation.

Training, Awareness & Engagement

• Manage all H&S related training. Conduct TNA’s and maintain all records.
• Coordinate mandatory safety training and refresher programmes (e.g. Working at Height, Manual Handling, PSDP/PSCS Awareness, Mental Health Awareness etc…).
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and workshops across office and field teams.
• Promote and recognise proactive safety and wellbeing behaviours.
• Support managers in embedding safety and wellbeing objectives into departmental performance goals.

Required Qualifications/ Experience

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Health (Level 7 or higher).
• PSDP and PSCS qualification with practical experience in infrastructure, telecoms, or construction environments.
• Minimum 5–8 years’ experience in a senior H&S role, ideally in telecoms, utilities, or engineering.
• Proven experience managing ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 systems.
• In-depth understanding of Irish H&S legislation and Construction Regulations.
• Strong data analysis, reporting, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 and safety management software.
• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel within and outside Dublin.

Successful candidate will be placed on a salary scale depending on experience

Applications will only be considered from candidates who already hold the right to work in Ireland. We do not offer visa or work permit sponsorship, and we are unable to consider applications that would require it