Job Description

Client: Tier 1 Main Contractor

Location: Cork

Projects: High-density Residential, Pharmaceutica, Industrial & Fit-Out

Essentials: Recognised EHS degree or diploma (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent preferred); minimum 7 years’ experience in EHS roles; prior experience on construction projects within large-scale developments with a Main Contractor

Salary: €75,000 - €90,000

Package: Company vehicle or car allowance; 26 days annual leave; pension (10%); bonus; company laptop and mobile phone

Progression: Opportunity to play a key role within a leading Tier 1 contractor, with significant exposure to major developments and senior project stakeholders.

Join a premier Tier 1 building contractor with over a century of industry-leading heritage in large-scale construction across the UK and Ireland. Known for delivering landmark projects, this progressive company is deeply committed to the growth of its people, clients and communities.

This role offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced EHS Manager to join a forward-thinking team, where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance across major regional developments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain company EHS management systems, ensuring full compliance with statutory provisions and health & safety legislation
• Act as the EHS subject matter expert, providing proactive guidance to management, employees and sub-contractors to promote an incident- and injury-free workplace
• Coordinate and review critical safety documentation, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS) and Permits to Work
• Deliver site inductions, EHS training programmes and support site management with ongoing Toolbox Talks
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, reporting findings to senior management and ensuring corrective actions are implemented promptly
• Lead incident investigations, identify lessons learned and manage regulatory reporting to Directors, Insurers and the Health & Safety Authority (HSA)
• Maintain accurate EHS registers, prepare monthly safety reports and compile the final project Safety File for client handover
• Work closely with project and site management teams to continuously improve EHS standards and drive a strong proactive safety culture

To apply or to discuss this opportunity in confidence, please contact Dylan on dylan@careeriser.ie or +353 1 592 2763.