EHS Lead

BMD & Co Ltd; Ireland; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Ireland is seeking an EHS Lead to ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations. The role involves leading a team of safety professionals, implementing the EHS Management System, and fostering a positive safety culture. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably within the Pharmaceuticals or Semiconductor industries. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including pension and tuition support.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Pension Scheme

21 days holiday

24/7 Digital Doctor

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid Tuition Support

Attractive Employee Referral Scheme

Sports and Social Club

Services Awards

Qualifications

• 6+ years' experience in health and safety roles within construction.
• Previous experience in Pharmaceuticals/Semiconductor projects is ESSENTIAL.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the company's EHS Management System.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture among site personnel.
• Perform incident reporting and follow up on actions.

Skills

Health and safety management

Incident reporting

Team collaboration

Strong IT skills

Effective multitasking

Education

Recognised EHS degree or diploma (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As our EHS Lead you will play a crucial role in ensuring that the workplace is safe, compliant with BMD and Client requirements and promote a positive safety culture, you will also be expected to lead a team of safety professionals, providing guidance, coaching and mentoring throughout the project.

Key responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Implement and monitor the company's EHS Management System on the project
• Promote a positive health and safety culture on site among site management, contractors, and workers
• Monitor EHS compliance on site and produce weekly inspections and reports
• Develop, maintain, and foster collaborative relationships with the wider project team
• Influence and coach the site team in the implementation of best-practice EHS standard
• Performing incident reporting and near misses and follow up actions, identifying root causes, and implementing changes to prevent reoccurrences.
• Reviewing subcontractor Safety Documents and Site Safety Compliance.
• Reviewing Safe Work Plans and Permits for the tasks on site.
• Managing Health & Safety documentation on-site.
• Attend the client/PSCS meetings

Person Specification

Education, Training & Experience

• Recognised EHS degree or diploma (NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification preferred)
• 6+ years' experience in health and safety roles within residential or build
• Previous experience on construction projects within Pharmaceuticals/Semiconductor is ESSENTIAL
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively
• Strong IT skills - proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with database systems
• Ability to work well within a team and collaborate with other

What's in it for you?

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive Salary
• Company Pension Scheme
• 21 days holiday (increasing with service)
• 24/7 Digital Doctor
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Review and Development Opportunities
• Paid Tuition Support
• Attractive Employee Referral Scheme
• Sports and Social Club
• Services Awards

BMD is an equal opportunity employer.