HSE Compliance

EHS International; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity cover

Senior leadership exposure

Regulatory engagement

Job summary

EHS International is seeking an experienced HSE Compliance Manager for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Cork, Ireland. You will own environmental compliance, regulatory assurance and HSE management systems, reporting to the HSE Director and coordinating with regulatory bodies and internal teams.

The role focuses on EPA IE licence management, ISO 14001/45001 recertification, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement across the site, with opportunities to lead environmental

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Health & Safety or related discipline.
• Significant experience in environmental compliance or HSE management within pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience managing EPA Industrial Emissions licences or equivalent environmental permits.
• Strong knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and EPA regulatory framework.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and internal/external audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage EPA IE licence compliance and applicable Irish/EU environmental legislation.
• Oversee environmental monitoring, reporting, regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Coordinate EPA inspections, regulatory correspondence and follow-up actions, including EDEN Portal submissions.
• Manage risks related to air emissions, wastewater, waste, hazardous materials and pollution prevention.
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 recertification programmes; improve the integrated HSE Management System.
• Coordinate audits, management reviews and corrective actions; ensure inspection readiness.
• Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance to management and operations teams.
• Monitor environmental KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Engage with regulators, external auditors and internal stakeholders to promote environmental awareness.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Environmental Science or related degree

Tools

EDEN Portal

Job description

HSE COMPLIANCE MANAGER - PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING

18-Month Fixed-Term Contract - Cork, Ireland

About the Role

EHS International is recruiting an experienced HSE Compliance Manager for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation based in Cork.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to take ownership of environmental compliance, regulatory assurance and HSE management systems within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the HSE Director, the successful candidate will lead environmental compliance activities, with particular responsibility for EPA Industrial Emissions (IE) licence requirements, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 recertification, regulatory inspections and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage compliance with the site's EPA Industrial Emissions Licence and applicable Irish and EU environmental legislation.

Oversee environmental monitoring, reporting, regulatory submissions and compliance documentation.

Coordinate EPA inspections, regulatory correspondence and follow-up actions, including EDEN Portal submissions.

Manage environmental risks relating to air emissions, wastewater, waste, hazardous materials and pollution prevention.

Drive environmental initiatives covering energy, water, waste and emissions.

HSE Management Systems & Auditing

Lead the site's ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 recertification programmes.

Maintain and continually improve the integrated HSE Management System.

Coordinate internal and external audits, management reviews and corrective actions.

Ensure regulatory compliance, effective risk management and inspection readiness across the site.

Provide technical guidance on environmental compliance to management and operational teams.

Monitor environmental KPIs, performance and improvement plans.

Lead environmental investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented.

Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, external auditors and internal stakeholders.

Promote environmental awareness and a culture of continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

Degree or recognised professional qualification in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Health & Safety or a related discipline.

Significant experience in environmental compliance or HSE management within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical or regulated manufacturing.

Demonstrable experience managing EPA Industrial Emissions licences or equivalent environmental permits.

Strong knowledge of Irish and EU environmental legislation and the EPA regulatory framework.

Practical experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems and audits.

Knowledge of environmental monitoring, wastewater, emissions, waste management and pollution prevention.

Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Pharmaceutical API, fine chemical or batch manufacturing experience.

Experience with EPA EDEN Portal submissions and regulatory inspections.

Knowledge of COMAH / SEVESO requirements.

Professional membership or Chartered status with a relevant environmental or safety organisation.

What's on Offer?

18-month fixed-term maternity cover opportunity.

A key position within an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation.

Direct engagement with senior leadership, regulators and technical teams.

The opportunity to lead important environmental compliance and ISO recertification programmes.

The ability to influence environmental performance and continuous improvement initiatives.