Senior Construction EHS Leader — Safety & Compliance

Uniting Holding; Leinster; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Stewart Construction in Ireland seeks a Senior EHS Officer to join our site teams on large-scale projects. You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, and support developing IMS procedures.

The role includes leading RAMS, toolbox talks, audits and mentoring junior EHS staff, with a valid driving licence and Safepass required. You will work closely with project teams to implement safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• 5+ years' experience in a similar EHS role within the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and regulations
• Previous experience in a senior or lead EHS role
• Experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence and engage with site teams and senior management
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems
• Full clean driving licence
• Valid Safepass and Manual Handling

Responsibilities

• Support the EHS Manager in achieving company objectives, ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and workplace legislation
• Work closely with the Project Construction Team to implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all project activities
• Ensure each site is fully established with EHS Kick off meetings, comprehensive Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan and all required supporting documentation etc.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Stewart's High-Risk Activities (HRAs), ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, and controlled
• Assist in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and deliver clear training and communication to site teams
• Lead incident reporting and investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented and shared
• Promote and champion a strong, positive health and safety culture across all project sites
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with company EHS policies, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and driving continuous improvement
• Provide expert advice and support to site management teams on all EHS matters
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and external auditors as required
• Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to ongoing EHS training and awareness initiatives
• Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the company's EHS management systems
• Mentor and support junior EHS team members where required

Skills

Strong communication skills

Leadership

Mentoring/people development

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Influence site teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Reporting systems

Job description

Stewart Construction in Ireland seeks a Senior EHS Officer to join our site teams on large-scale projects. You will promote a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards, and support developing IMS procedures.

The role includes leading RAMS, toolbox talks, audits and mentoring junior EHS staff, with a valid driving licence and Safepass required. You will work closely with project teams to implement safety initiatives and drive continuous improvement