ROLE PURPOSE

The Group EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Manager holds a strategic leadership position responsible for overseeing the EHS function across our electrical and mechanical engineering and construction operations in Ireland, the UK, and Europe. Reporting to the Group QEHS and Sustainability Director, this role ensures the uniform application of EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, championing the Zero Harm initiative and leading health and safety reporting and analytics.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Plays a pivotal role in development and rolling out a world-class comprehensive EHS management system that meets both regulatory demands and organisational objectives across all geographic regions, ensuring a cohesive and standardised approach to environmental, health, and safety management.

· Provide strategic direction and leadership to EHS managers in Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Europe, ensuring alignment with corporate EHS goals and priorities.

· Collaborate with senior leadership, campus leads/project managers and operational teams to integrate EHS considerations into business planning, project execution, and decision-making processes.

· Conduct regular audits and assessments to evaluate EHS performance, identify areas for improvement, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

· Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track EHS performance, monitor progress, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

· Lead the development and delivery of training programs, workshops, and awareness campaigns to promote a culture of safety, health, and environmental stewardship across the organisation.

· Leads serious incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes to prevent recurrence and mitigate EHS risks.

· Manage relationships with regulatory agencies, industry associations, and external stakeholders to stay abreast of emerging EHS trends, regulations, and best practices.

· Ensure timely and accurate reporting of EHS data, including incident statistics, compliance metrics, and regulatory submissions, to internal and external stakeholders.

· Facilitate the sharing of best practices, lessons learned, and innovative solutions across geographic regions to drive consistency and excellence in EHS performance.

· Develop and maintain emergency response plans, crisis management protocols, and business continuity strategies to mitigate the impact of emergencies and disasters.

· Champion Zero Harm and lead the planning and implementation of this strategic change initiative.

· Champion sustainability initiatives, energy conservation efforts, and waste reduction programs to minimise the company's environmental footprint and promote resource efficiency.

· Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and environmental impact assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks and liabilities associated with company operations.

· Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on EHS matters to the board, senior leadership, project teams, and cross-functional committees.

· Stays abreast of updates to EHS legislation and regulations, industry trends and best practices and ensures these are communicated accordingly.

· Supports QEHS & Sustainability Director / Company Management / Operations Teams in introducing and implementing effective measures to prevent incidents.

· Assists with the tendering process for future works, including pre-qualifications, non-commercial submissions and pre-clarification meetings with clients and GCs.

· Facilitates external audits as required for ISO certifications, clients and others as required.

· Supports QEHS & Sustainability Director with implementing Overall EHS Strategy Map and EHS Scorecard objectives.

· Supports and drives the implementation of technology tools to enhance operational EHS processes.

· Supports Strategic Workforce Planning for current and future works.

· Ongoing review of regional EHS Org Structure, including recruitment and performance management of team members.

· Assists with the hiring process and mentors existing & new EHS Team members, focusing on their onboarding, development, competency, performance, and retention in line with project and business risks and demands.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Master's or Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CIH) preferred.

Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in EHS management, with significant experience in the electrical and mechanical engineering or construction industry.

· Strong understanding of international EHS regulations, standards, and best practices, with specific knowledge of Irish, UK, and European Union directives and requirements.

· Proven leadership and management skills with the ability to effectively lead and motivate teams across multiple geographic locations.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build consensus, influence stakeholders, and drive change.