QEHS Manager
About Your New Employer
- Join a leading Irish mechanical, electrical and HVAC building services provider headquartered in North Dublin. Take ownership of the QEHS function across engineering, maintenance, project and client-site operations. Work closely with Directors, managers, supervisors and engineers to strengthen standards, compliance and continuous improvement across the business.
About Your New Job
As the QEHS Manager, you will lead and develop the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety function across the business. This is a senior, hands-on role where you will provide clear direction and ensure QEHS is embedded into how work is planned, managed and delivered.
You will:
- Lead the QEHS function by setting standards, priorities and improvement plans across the business.
- Advise Directors and management on QEHS risks, compliance requirements and best practice.
- Ensure compliance with relevant Irish health and safety, environmental and quality legislation, regulations and standards.
- Maintain and continually improve the company’s Integrated Management System and wider QEHS framework.
- Coordinate regulatory inspections, ISO audits and client audits, ensuring findings and corrective actions are effectively closed out.
- Oversee the identification and management of operational risk, including RAMS, method statements, risk assessments, SOPs and safe systems of work.
- Ensure QEHS is incorporated into project planning, mobilisation, reactive works and higher-risk or non-routine activities.
- Lead accident, incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned.
- Establish a programme of proactive site inspections and audits, ensuring actions are assigned and completed.
- Own the training and competency framework, including certification records, toolbox talks and safety communications.
- Maintain controlled QEHS documentation and digital records, including policies, procedures, inspections, training and incident records.
- Develop QEHS reporting and KPIs to provide clear visibility of performance, risk and compliance.
- Engage with clients, contractors, auditors and regulatory authorities on QEHS matters.
- Promote a proactive QEHS culture and provide clear direction on required standards, controls and improvements.
What Skills You Need
- A recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Strong QEHS experience within engineering, facilities management, construction, building services or a similar operational environment.
- Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrable experience in risk management, RAMS, audits, incident investigation and corrective-action management.
- Experience working with ISO standards and Integrated Management Systems.
- Experience developing and maintaining controlled QEHS documentation, systems and records.
- Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, with the confidence to advise and challenge at all levels.
- A practical, organised and proactive approach, with the ability to prioritise risk and drive actions through to completion.
What's on Offer
- The opportunity to take ownership of the QEHS function within an established and growing Irish building services business.
- A senior leadership role with direct influence across engineering, maintenance, project and client-site operations.
- The opportunity to develop QEHS standards, systems and culture across the organisation.
What's Next
Apply now to be considered for this QEHS Manager opportunity in North Dublin Dublin. If this role is not quite right but you are interested in a similar QEHS position, please get in touch to discuss other opportunities.
