Senior EHS Engineer - Construction Safety Leader

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Sligo seeks an experienced Senior EHS Engineer to join our client’s team on a 12-month contract. The role supports site construction upgrades, capital projects and plant modifications with a practical, hands-on approach to safety.

You will review drawings, lead risk assessments, support HAZOPs and contractor safety management while challenging unsafe practices to ensure robust controls and compliant delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety or a relevant technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in EHS, ideally in construction, engineering projects or process industries.
• Experience supporting capital projects, construction upgrades, plant modifications, shutdowns or turnaround activities.
• Strong technical ability to interpret engineering drawings (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, drawings).
• Experience in process safety, risk assessment, HAZOPs, PHAs and design safety reviews.
• Proven experience in contractor management and RAMS reviews for high-risk activities.
• Knowledge of Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO and safety controls.
• Knowledge of applicable EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience investigating incidents and applying root-cause analysis techniques.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on EHS support for construction upgrades, capital projects, plant modifications and site activities.
• Identify, assess and manage EHS risks throughout design, construction, commissioning and project execution.
• Review and interpret engineering documentation (P&IDs, PFDs, layouts, drawings).
• Participate in HAZOPs, PHAs, design safety reviews and risk assessments.
• Review RAMS to ensure hazards are identified and controls are in place.
• Oversee contractor safety management, ensuring compliance with EHS procedures and legislation.
• Work with engineering and contractors to challenge unsafe practices and validate controls.
• Support incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Apply 5-Why, fault-tree, barrier and root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Promote proactive safety culture with stakeholders and practical EHS advice.

Skills

EHS experience

Construction safety

Education

Degree in Engineering, EHS or related

Job description

Sterling Engineering Ltd - Ireland & Europe in Sligo seeks an experienced Senior EHS Engineer to join our client’s team on a 12-month contract. The role supports site construction upgrades, capital projects and plant modifications with a practical, hands-on approach to safety.

You will review drawings, lead risk assessments, support HAZOPs and contractor safety management while challenging unsafe practices to ensure robust controls and compliant delivery of projects.