Senior EHS Specialist

HERO Recruitment Ltd.; Little Island; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HERO Recruitment Ltd. seeks a Senior EHS Specialist (Environmental) for our Cork, Ireland site. You will lead environmental programmes, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as the primary site contact with the EPA.

Responsibilities include oversight of wastewater treatment, abatement systems, and waste management, with audits and continuous improvement a core focus. The role requires a relevant degree and at least five years of EHS experience, with strong communication and analytical skills to

Qualifications

• Relevant EHS knowledge with exposure to environmental legislation and EPA interactions.
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
• Strong communication and collaboration across site teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and maintenance of environmental programmes to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as the site contact for EPA and manage IED licence compliance.
• Oversee wastewater treatment, abatement systems, and waste management.
• Run environmental reports for stakeholders and regulators.
• Lead audits and continuous improvement of EHS processes.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Environmental leadership

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Self-direction

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Industrial Emissions Licence

Education

Environmental Science or related degree

Engineering or EHS background

Job description

Senior EHS Specialist (Environmental) – Ireland, Cork

About the Company

We believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal.

Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions, delivering the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impacting health for humanity.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the EHS Manager, the Senior EHS Specialist (Environmental) will lead the design, implementation, maintenance, and review of environmental programmes to ensure compliance with regulatory, corporate, and industry requirements.

The EHS team acts as an advisor to all site teams on Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) matters.

Key Responsibilities

Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management

• Manage all environmental matters relating to the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) Licence, ensuring compliance with monitoring requirements for air emissions, groundwater, noise, wastewater, and surface water.
• Act as the primary site contact for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
• Ensure systems are in place to maintain 100% site compliance with all relevant legislation and environmental and dangerous goods standards.
• Prepare EHS reports for internal and external stakeholders, including corporate reporting requirements and EPA annual reporting for the Industrial Emissions Licence.
• Ensure monitoring and calibration requirements are completed in accordance with licence conditions and other applicable requirements.

Environmental Systems and Waste Management

• Act as the system owner for site abatement systems, including the onsite wastewater treatment plant and carbon abatement system, and lead improvements to abatement equipment.
• Own the environmental budget, including waste management and external services.
• Supervise the wastewater laboratory, ensuring it operates in accordance with EPA guidelines and good laboratory practices.
• Manage the site's Total Waste Management Contract.

Leadership and Incident Management

• Manage direct reports, including the Environmental Specialist and Waste Technical Representative.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and develop preventative actions.
• Lead or participate in audits and programme reviews to ensure compliance with environmental permits, plans, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Training, Communication, and Sustainability

• Ensure effective EHS compliance communication and training programmes are in place.
• Update EHS policies and procedures as required.
• Support the continued development of the site's EHS compliance and sustainability culture through effective communication and active participation.
• Consistently perform to high standards in accordance with the company’s Credo and EHS standards.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential Requirements

• A relevant third-level qualification in Environmental Science, Science, Engineering, or EHS, with at least five years of relevant experience.
• Good overall knowledge of environmental and dangerous goods legislation and best practices, including previous experience dealing with regulatory agencies such as the EPA and local authorities.
• Strong general and technical EHS knowledge, with experience in the pharmaceutical industry or an equivalent environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Highly proactive, with mature judgement and strong decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed, with demonstrated ability to work efficiently, solve problems, and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience working with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 international standards.
• Strong collaboration skills, a proven track record, and the ability to build and leverage EHS and sustainability networks both onsite and externally.