Senior EHS Engineer — Pharma Site Safety Leader

Collins McNicholas Group; Sligo; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking a Senior EHS Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in Sligo. You will shape safety across engineering projects, construction works and site upgrades, influencing design decisions and risk controls.

You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations and high-risk work management, collaborating with engineers, project managers and Contractors to deliver safe, compliant operations on site.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in EHS, ideally within engineering projects, construction or site upgrades.
• A degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and process diagrams.
• Experience in process safety and risk assessments.
• Strong EHS experience supporting major projects, plant upgrades, shutdowns and contractors.
• Experience managing high-risk work, including permits, equipment isolation, confined spaces, lifting and hot work.
• Confidence working with engineers and contractors to challenge safety measures and reduce risks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience investigating incidents, equipment failures and identifying root causes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain risks and influence decisions.

Responsibilities

• Making projects safer from the start: Work with engineering teams to identify potential hazards in designs, equipment layouts and process systems before work begins.
• Solving complex safety challenges: Carry out risk assessments, contribute to safety reviews and help teams prevent incidents before they happen.
• Supporting project delivery: Partner with project managers and contractors to ensure construction, upgrades and commissioning activities are carried out safely.
• Managing high-risk work: Help ensure the right safety measures are in place for activities such as equipment isolation, opening pipes and equipment, maintenance and permit-controlled work.
• Investigating and improving: Look into incidents, technical issues and safety concerns, identify the underlying causes and recommend practical improvements.
• Influencing and advising: Use your technical expertise to challenge unsafe practices, guide decision-making and help engineering teams find solutions that work in practice.

Skills

EHS experience

Risk assessments

Reading drawings

Process safety

Incident investigation

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Contractor coordination

Education

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Collins McNicholas Group is seeking a Senior EHS Engineer for a pharmaceutical client in Sligo. You will shape safety across engineering projects, construction works and site upgrades, influencing design decisions and risk controls.

You will lead risk assessments, incident investigations and high-risk work management, collaborating with engineers, project managers and Contractors to deliver safe, compliant operations on site.