Senior HSE Manager – Renewable Energy Project (Athlone)

NexVentur; Athlone; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NexVentur seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead day-to-day health, safety and environmental activities on a major renewable energy construction project in Athlone/Midlands. You will ensure safety and compliance across all site activities, coordinating with clients and authorities as required.

The role requires a relevant HSE qualification, a minimum of 5 years' experience in Irish construction, and strong knowledge of Irish legislation, RAMS, and environmental controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' HSE experience within Irish construction.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Experience preparing and implementing HSE Plans, CEMP and environmental plans.
• Experience managing RAMS, risk assessments, permits to work and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the Project HSE Plan and related documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, planning conditions, licences and client requirements.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety/environmental reviews.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments, permits to work and training records.
• Coordinate inductions, toolbox talks and HSE/environmental training.
• Maintain the training matrix and ensure HSE delivery on site.
• Monitor controls for traffic, waste, pollution prevention and ecology.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide practical HSE guidance to Site and Project teams.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, authorities and other bodies.
• Identify and resolve significant HSE issues and non-compliances.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across the project.

Skills

5 years HSE experience

HSE knowledge

PSCS/PSDP framework

HSE Plans / CEMP / environment plans

RAMS / risk assessments / permits to -

HSE audits & investigations

site inductions & training

environmental compliance awareness

communication & organisation

independence & ownership on site

travel to sites

Education

Health & Safety qualification (or Environmental Mgmt)

Job description

NexVentur seeks an experienced HSE Manager to lead day-to-day health, safety and environmental activities on a major renewable energy construction project in Athlone/Midlands. You will ensure safety and compliance across all site activities, coordinating with clients and authorities as required.

The role requires a relevant HSE qualification, a minimum of 5 years' experience in Irish construction, and strong knowledge of Irish legislation, RAMS, and environmental controls.