Health and Safety Lead

Position: Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) Manager

Job Location: Egis Road and Tunnel Operation, East Wall Road, Dublin 3

Immediate Supervisor: Tunnel Director & COO Egis Ireland

The HSEQ Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, environment, and quality across the organization. This role integrates compliance, risk management, and continuous improvement to ensure the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-quality services. The HSEQ Manager promotes a proactive safety culture while driving operational excellence and ensuring adherence to legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

In particular the Compliance Manager ensures conformity to:

• OMTTCC Term Service Contract – in the scope of QESH obligations.
• PPP O&M Contract Obligations – in the scope of QESH obligations
• Applicable health and safety legal requirements
• Applicable environmental legal requirements
• International standard ISO 9001: 14001, 27001, 45001, 50001, 55001.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Health, Safety, and Environmental Leadership:

• Develop and implement integrated health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ) management systems aligned with ISO 9001, 14001, 27001,45001, 50001,55001, and other relevant standards.
• Lead initiatives to foster a proactive culture of safety, sustainability, and quality across the organization.
• Act as the principal advisor to senior management on all HSEQ matters.
• Compliance and Risk Management:

Ensure compliance with all applicable legal, regulatory, and contractual HSEQ requirements.

• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards and non-conformances.
• Maintain and update safety, environmental, and quality documentation, including policies, risk assessments, and emergency plans.

Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness:

• Lead investigations into incidents, near-misses, and non-conformances to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with the Tunnel Safety Officer and emergency services to develop and evaluate emergency response plans.
• Organize emergency drills and safety training for staff and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement:

• Monitor performance against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Conduct internal audits and oversee third-party inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Drive innovation and adopt industry best practices to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Training and Development:

• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs to improve staff competency in HSEQ principles.
• Ensure ongoing professional development for employees to meet the evolving demands of HSEQ management.

Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility:

• Implement initiatives to minimise environmental impact and align operations with sustainability goals.
• Promote eco-design principles, efficient resource utilization, and waste reduction strategies.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Act as a liaison with regulatory bodies, clients, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and compliance.
• Work with subcontractors and partners to enforce HSEQ standards across all operations.

Reporting and Performance Monitoring:

• Prepare detailed reports on HSEQ performance, incidents, and improvement initiatives for senior management and clients.
• Use data analytics to identify trends, gaps, and areas for improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Health and Safety, Quality Management, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO Lead Auditor, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior HSEQ management role, preferably in infrastructure or operations.

SKILLS

• Comprehensive knowledge of health, safety, quality, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for risk assessment and incident investigation.
• Proficiency in HSEQ management software and data analytics tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs):

• Compliance rates with HSEQ audits and inspections.
• Reduction in workplace incidents, non-conformances, and environmental impacts.
• Staff participation in training and safety initiatives.
• Achievement of sustainability and quality improvement goals.
• Timeliness and effectiveness of corrective actions and emergency preparedness plans.

The HSEQ Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and environmental integrity of the organisation. By integrating compliance, innovation, and collaboration, this position ensures the delivery of services that meet the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality.