Site EHS Manager

Astatine Limited; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astatine Limited is seeking a Site EHS Manager to lead the day-to-day EHS oversight at the Lisheen Solar Farm. The role reports to the EHS Manager and works with site leadership to ensure compliance with company standards and statutory obligations.

The candidate will drive risk management, execute regular site inspections, and coordinate risk assessments, RAMS, and emergency arrangements. A valid health and safety qualification and driving licence are required.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years EHS experience in live construction projects.
• NEBOSH/IOSH qualification desirable.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day implementation of Astatine EHS requirements at Lisheen Solar Farm.
• Support EHS Manager and leadership in maintaining compliance with standards.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, safety walks and compliance checks.
• Review risk assessments, RAMS, permits, emergency arrangements, and EHS docs.
• Monitor contractor compliance with site rules and safety controls.
• Lead or support incident, near-miss, and non-conformance investigations.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and EHS awareness initiatives.
• Maintain EHS records, inspection reports, and incident logs.
• Prepare weekly/monthly EHS performance reports with trends and actions.
• Promote proactive safety culture with site teams and management.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

EHS compliance

Incident investigation

Stakeholder management

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Job description

Site EHS Manager

The successful candidate is responsible for leading and coordinating the effective implementation of Astatine Environmental, Health and Safety requirements across the Lisheen Solar Farm project. The role supports the EHS Manager and site leadership team in ensuring that work activities are planned, managed, and delivered in compliance with company standards, statutory obligations, and project-specific requirements. This position provides day‑to‑day EHS leadership, supports risk management and incident prevention, monitors site compliance, and promotes a positive safety and environmental culture across all personnel, contractors, and work activities.

Position Details

• Reporting To: EHS Manager
• Salary: Negotiable based on relevant experience
• Start Date: ASAP
• Location: On‑site – Lisheen Solar Farm
• Contract Type: Full Time Contract
• Working Hours: Full time – Mon to Friday – 7.30am to 5.00 pm (45hr Contract)

Responsibilities

• Lead the day‑to‑day implementation of Astatine’s Environmental, Health and Safety requirements across the Lisheen Solar Farm project.
• Support the EHS Manager and project leadership team in maintaining compliance with company standards, statutory requirements etc.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, safety walks, and compliance checks, ensuring findings are recorded, communicated, and closed out effectively.
• Review and support the preparation of risk assessments, RAMS, permits, emergency arrangements, and other site EHS documentation.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with site rules, safe systems of work, training requirements, and environmental controls.
• Lead or support incident, near miss, environmental event, and non‑conformance investigations, ensuring corrective and preventive actions are identified and completed.
• Deliver and coordinate site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and EHS awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, registers, inspection reports, audit findings, incident logs, training records, and compliance evidence.
• Prepare weekly and monthly EHS performance reports, including leading indicators, trends, actions, and key areas for improvement.
• Promote a proactive safety and environmental culture by engaging with site teams, contractors, and management on safe behaviours and continuous improvement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant third‑level qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant EHS experience in construction, civil engineering, renewable energy, infrastructure, or a similar site‑based environment.
• Professional health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent is desirable.
• Experience working with contractors, subcontractors, project teams, and site management in a live construction environment.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 desirable.
• Full driving licence.

Personal Attributes

• Demonstrates visible leadership, professional integrity, and a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental performance.
• Able to build positive working relationships with site teams, contractors, clients, and management.
• Maintains a calm, practical, and professional approach when responding to site issues, incidents, and changing project priorities.
• Takes ownership of actions and follows through to ensure issues are resolved effectively and lessons learned are applied.