EHS Senior Specialist

Occupli Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical multinational in Dublin seeks an experienced EHS Senior Specialist to provide expertise in general safety and contractor management. This role requires strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and environmental legislation, with responsibilities including safety program leadership and compliance tracking. The position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to influence EHS culture within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity to influence EHS culture

High visibility and responsibility

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in EHS or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert for general safety programmes.
• Support environmental programmes related to air, water, and waste.
• Lead contractor management activities to ensure safety.

Skills

EHS management

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or related field

Job description

Dublin 17, Ireland | Posted on 10/09/2025

EHSSenior Specialist – General Safety, High Risk Work & Contractor Management

Location: Dublin
Recruiter: Occupli (on behalf of a multinational pharmaceutical client)
Employment Type: Contract

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Senior Specialist to join a leading pharmaceutical multinational in Dublin. This role provides expert support in the areas of general safety, high-risk work, and contractor management. The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining compliance with Irish health, safety, and environmental legislation, while driving the site’s safety culture and supporting multiple high-impact projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as subject matter expert (SME) for general safety and high-risk work programmes (e.g., electrical safety, lockout/tagout, hot work, confined space entry).
• Provide safety leadership and guidance for new and ongoing projects.
• Support environmental programmes related to air, water, and waste.
• Participate in safety teams, inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Lead contractor management activities, ensuring safe work practices across site operations.
• Deliver training sessions and contribute to building a strong safety-first culture.
• Drive compliance with relevant Irish legislation, industry best practices, and company standards.
• Track and report performance against EHS objectives and KPIs.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to implement change and ensure effective risk mitigation.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, Engineering, Environmental, or Occupational Health & Safety discipline (or equivalent).

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 7 years’ experience in EHS, engineering, or operations within the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotech, petrochemical, or related process industries.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated expertise in high-risk work programmes and contractor management.
• Experience supporting multiple projects and managing change initiatives.
• Proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders across all levels of an organisation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to prioritise and deliver results.
• A proactive, safety-first mindset with a track record of driving EHS improvements.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to work with a global pharmaceutical leader.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A role with high visibility, responsibility, and impact.
• An opportunity to influence EHS culture in a world-class manufacturing environment.