Regional EHS Manager | Milan

Kirby Group Engineering; Milano; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Group Engineering is seeking a Regional EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health & Safety performance across multiple projects in Italy. The role drives compliance and promotes a positive safety culture, ensuring effective implementation of Kirby’s EHS Management System.

The position requires senior leadership across the region, conducting audits and investigations, and coordinating with regulators, clients, and contractors.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma (Level 8 or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years' EHS experience within construction, engineering, electrical, mechanical, or related industries.
• Senior EHS leadership experience across multiple projects or locations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Construction Regulations, and CDM requirements.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and EHS management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Professional membership (IOSH or equivalent) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support EHS teams across the region.
• Monitor regional EHS performance, KPIs, audits, incidents, and compliance activities.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the EHS Management System across all projects.
• Lead serious incident investigations and oversee corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct regional audits and inspections to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide EHS advice and guidance to operational leadership, project teams, clients, and contractors.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Develop and deliver EHS initiatives, training, and safety improvement programmes.
• Support tender submissions, client engagements, and prequalification requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and key stakeholders as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Audits & investigations

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

Tools

ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 knowledge

EHS management systems

Job description

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

• Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years
• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of ‘leading edge’ engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby’s Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

About Kirby Group Engineering

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of ‘blue chip’ companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK, Europe and South Africa, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

Role Purpose

The Regional EHS Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight of Environmental, Health & Safety performance across multiple projects in Italy. The role is responsible for driving compliance, promoting a positive safety culture, supporting operational teams, and ensuring the effective implementation of Kirby’s EHS Management System.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support EHS teams across the region.
• Monitor regional EHS performance, KPIs, audits, incidents, and compliance activities.
• Ensure consistent implementation of the EHS Management System across all projects.
• Lead serious incident investigations and oversee corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct regional audits and inspections to drive continuous improvement.
• Provide EHS advice and guidance to operational leadership, project teams, clients, and contractors.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Develop and deliver EHS initiatives, training, and safety improvement programmes.
• Support tender submissions, client engagements, and prequalification requirements.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and key stakeholders as required.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma (Level 8 or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline.
• 10+ years' EHS experience within construction, engineering, electrical, mechanical, or related industries.
• Previous experience in a senior EHS leadership role managing multiple projects or locations.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, Construction Regulations, and CDM requirements.
• Experience leading audits, investigations, and EHS management systems.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Professional membership (IOSH or equivalent) desirable.
• Able to influence, coach, and support teams at all levels of the organisation.
• Willingness to travel across the region as required.

For more information on this role, or other Construction / Engineering opportunities across Ireland, the UK, Europe, or South Africa please review our careers page (Vacancies - Kirby Group Careers) or contact the Talent Acquisition Team at Kirby Group in confidence on [phone].

Kirby Group Engineering is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or age.