Head Of Health, Safety And Environment

Sigmar Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EirGrid is seeking a Head of Health, Safety and Environment to lead the HSE function and drive a strategic safety program. You will shape the HSE strategy for a national utility, aligning it with business objectives and fostering a strong safety culture.

You will oversee ISO 45001/14001 compliance, manage budgets, lead audits, and engage with regulators, ensuring best practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Health & Safety leadership, preferably in energy, utilities or infrastructure.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 integrated HSE systems.
• Exceptional leadership and communication abilities with influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with track record in compliance and safety culture transformation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the HSE Department and report to the People Leadership team.
• Develop and implement a group-wide HSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the Integrated HSE Management System and ensure ISO 45001/14001 compliance.
• Manage resources and budgets to achieve HSE goals; coordinate audits and reporting.
• Engage with regulators and stakeholders; drive compliance and best practice.

Skills

HSE leadership

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Science or related

Tools

HSE management systems

Job description

Head of Health, Safety and Environment

About Your New Employer

• Join Ireland’s leading Transmission System Operator, at the heart of ensuring safe and reliable electricity supply for millions.
• Be a key part of an organisation driving the country’s low‑carbon future and the transition to renewable energy.
• Shape and lead a critical function as the company significantly expands its network and operations, including the development of Ireland’s offshore transmission grid.

About Your New Job

• As Head of Health, Safety and Environment,you will leadthe HSE Department and join the People Leadership team, where your input will directly influence strategic decisions and organisational development.
• You will develop and implementa group-wide Health, Safety & Environment strategy, aligning it with the overall business objectives and fostering a top‑tier safety culture.
• You will overseethe effective operation and continual improvement of the Integrated HS&E Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, all regulatory requirements, and promoting staff wellbeing.
• You will manageresources and budgets to achieve agreed HSE goals, coordinate audit processes, and prepare critical reports for executive and board‑level review.
• You will engagewith external regulatory bodies and stakeholders, lead investigations, and drive compliance and best practice throughout the organisation.

What Skills You Need

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Health & Safety leadership, ideally within energy, utilities, or infrastructure sectors.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience in implementing and managing integrated HSE systems (ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
• Exceptional leadership and team management capabilities, with outstanding communication and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinker with a track record in compliance assurance, safety culture transformation, and change leadership.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity:Lead and grow a function with significant influence across a national utility in a rapidly evolving sector.
• Remuneration:Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Development:Work in a high-impact leadership position, with opportunities for career advancement and professional development.