Group EQH&S Manager

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Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

We are hiring a Group EQH&S Manager (Environmental, Quality, Health & Safety) to lead Woolpert’s EQH&S strategy across our European operations. In this high‑impact role, you’ll drive safety culture, guide organisational risk, and support operational excellence across Ireland, the UK, and wider international regions. You will work closely with senior leadership, provide expert guidance to clients and regulators, and help shape how Woolpert delivers safe and sustainable outcomes across all projects.

This position can be based in Ireland or the UK and offers a hybrid working model.

What You Will Do:

 Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Develop and implement a comprehensive group‑wide EQH&S strategy aligned with business objectives.


• Advise senior leadership on organisational risk, EQH&S priorities, and emerging regulatory trends.

Regulatory Assurance, Risk Management & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant EQH&S legislation across Ireland, the UK, EU, and international locations.


• Lead and coordinate ISO-certified management system audits, ensuring ongoing compliance and continuous improvement.


• Oversee audits, inspections, incident investigations, and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.


• Lead environmental permitting processes, regulatory reporting, and sustainability initiatives.

Culture, Leadership Development & Workforce Capability

• Champion a culture of safety, professionalism, and accountability.


• Develop and deliver EQH&S training programmes that enhance capability at all organisational levels.


• Manage, mentor, and develop a high‑performing EHS team operating across multiple regions.

Operational Excellence, Innovation & Performance Improvement

• Standardise EQH&S practices and performance measures across the organisation.


• Monitor, analyse, and report performance using KPIs, dashboards, and data-driven insights.


• Drive innovation through digital EHS tools, technologies, and modern analytics.

Collaboration, Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

• Strengthen cross‑departmental collaboration to ensure consistent application of EQH&S standards.


• Represent the organisation professionally to clients, regulators, and industry partners.


• Integrate EQH&S considerations into strategic planning and major operational decisions.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline (Master’s preferred).


• IOSH Membership or NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is desirable.


• Experience managing integrated EQH&S Management Systems within multi‑site construction, technical, or engineering environments.


• Demonstrated experience with ISO standards and audit processes including preparing for, leading, or coordinating internal and external audits.


• Strong understanding of operational and field‑based risk.


• Proven leadership experience, including mentoring and developing teams.


• Strong data analysis, performance reporting, and evidence‑based decision‑making skills.


• Excellent communication skills, with experience delivering training and stakeholder briefings.


• Willingness and ability to travel across Europe and internationally as required.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to competitive pay, we offer a supportive, flexible, and growth‑driven environment, including:

• The opportunity to lead, shape, and elevate Woolpert’s EQH&S function across Europe and beyond.


• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work–life balance.


• A supportive leadership team and a culture that encourages innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [email protected] 

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