QESH Manager

Diver5ify; Dublin; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Diver5ify in Dublin seeks an experienced QEHS Manager to lead the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety function across the business. The role is senior and hands-on, responsible for setting QEHS standards and embedding compliance in planning, delivery and operations.

The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement, report on QEHS KPIs, and collaborate with Directors, management and engineers to embed QEHS into projects and maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Strong QEHS experience within engineering, facilities management, construction or similar.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Experience with ISO and integrated management systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining QEHS documentation, systems and records.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QEHS function, setting standards, priorities and improvement plans across the business.
• Act as the lead advisor to Directors and management on QEHS risk, compliance and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health & safety, environmental and quality legislation, regulations and standards.
• Maintain and continually improve the company's Integrated Management System (IMS) and QEHS framework.
• Lead regulatory inspections, ISO and client audits, ensuring findings and corrective actions are closed out.
• Develop RAMS, MSOPs, risk assessments, SOPs and safe systems of work.
• Own training and competency framework, ensuring records and toolbox talks are maintained.

Skills

QEHS leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Audit and CAPA

Education

Occupational Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Our Client is seeking an experienced QEHS Manager to lead and develop the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety function across the business. They are a primary specialist in mechanical, electrical and HVAC control systems.

This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for setting QEHS standards, ensuring regulatory and management-system compliance and driving continuous improvement across engineering, maintenance, project and client-site operations.

The successful candidate will provide clear leadership and direction to the business, working closely with Directors, management, supervisors and engineers to ensure QEHS is embedded into how work is planned, managed and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the QEHS function, setting standards, priorities and improvement plans across the business.
• Act as the lead advisor to Directors and management on QEHS risk, compliance and best practice.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health & safety, environmental and quality legislation, regulations and standards.
• Maintain and continually improve the company's Integrated Management System (IMS) and associated QEHS framework.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory inspections, ISO and client audits, ensuring findings and corrective actions are effectively managed and closed out.
• Ensure effective identification and management of operational risk, including the development and control of RAMS, MSOPs, risk assessments, SOPs and safe systems of work.
• Ensure appropriate QEHS involvement in project planning, mobilisation, reactive works and higher-risk or non-routine activities.
• Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions, CAPA and identification of trends and lessons learned.
• Establish and maintain a programme of proactive site inspections and audits, ensuring actions have clear ownership and are driven through to completion.
• Own the training and competency framework, ensuring required training, certification and competency records are maintained and supported by effective toolbox talks and safety communication.
• Own the development, control and maintenance of QEHS documentation and digital records, ensuring policies, procedures, RAMS, inspections, training, incidents and compliance records are current, controlled and readily accessible.
• Develop and maintain effective QEHS reporting and KPIs, providing management with clear visibility of performance, risk, compliance and priorities.
• Engage effectively with clients, contractors, auditors and regulatory authorities on QEHS matters.
• Promote a strong, proactive QEHS culture, identifying emerging risks and providing clear direction to the business on the standards, controls and improvements required.

Experience & Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Strong QEHS experience within engineering, facilities management, construction, building services or a similar operational environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management, RAMS, audits, incident investigation and corrective-action management.
• Experience working with ISO and integrated management systems.
• Experience developing and maintaining controlled QEHS documentation, systems and records.
• Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge at all levels of the organisation.
• Comfortable engaging directly with operational teams, clients, auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Practical and highly organised, with the ability to take ownership, prioritise risk and drive actions through to completion.