Principal Specialist, EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite)

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EH&S, Facilities & Security (Onsite) — Cork, Ireland 
 

We’re looking for an engaging, proactive, and highly motivated individual who can bring energy, influence and ownership to this EH&S, Security and Facilities role in Cork.
 

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, getting things done and making a visible impact across a site. You will be someone who can confidently engage with people at all levels, influence positive behaviors, and take a practical, solutions-focused approach to everyday challenges.

We are especially interested in someone with a growth mindset: a driven self-starter who is curious, adaptable, and eager to develop their career within EH&S, Security and Facilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to step into a broad, varied role where they can build credibility, grow their capability and help shape a safe, secure, and well-supported working environment.
 

The ideal person will bring a “go-getter” attitude, strong communication skills and the confidence to take ownership, follow through and make things happen

The impact you’ll have

You’ll create and maintain a well-functioning, secure, compliant environment—owning the site’s EH&S programs, facilities performance, and physical security operations. This is a high-trust, high-visibility role reporting into the Site Director.

What you’ll do
 

• Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S)
• Build, implement, and continuously improve safety programs and policies aligned to company requirements and Irish statutory obligations (incl. Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, HSE/HEA expectations, and relevant standards).
• Lead risk assessments and audits (electrical safety, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, fall protection, machine guarding), using job hazard analysis and other tools.
• Run incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and reporting—driving lasting corrective actions.
• Deliver instructor led EH&S training to internal and external audiences.
• Drive environmental sustainability and waste management initiatives. 

Facilities Management

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and operational efficiency of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
• Manage service contractors (building, cleaning, landscaping, maintenance) and performance outcomes.
• Plan and execute office/lab layouts, renovations, and site improvements.
• Own facilities budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities (including energy efficiency). 
   

Security Management

• Own physical security infrastructure (CCTV, alarms, access control).
• Develop and test emergency response, evacuation, and business continuity plans.
• Manage security personnel/providers, ensuring correct licensing and training.
• Support investigations and liaise with external authorities.
   

What you’ll bring (must-have)
 

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Facilities Management, or related field and 3+ years’ relevant experience, or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Irish Health & Safety regulations.
• Experience delivering EH&S training to internal and/or external stakeholders.
• Strong project/program organisation skills in a fast-paced environment; confident at prioritizing. 
   

The Person We Are Looking for
 

You will be engaging, proactive with strong communication skills together with a solutions-focused approach to everyday challenges, ideally balanced with:-

EH&S experience in an engineering lab and/or field test environment.

Knowledge of Enablon EH&S software.
 

Professional certifications in occupational safety, facilities, and/or security.

Clear communicator who can influence stakeholders at all levels.

Flexibility to support additional assignments/campaigns and rotations across EH&S programs.
 

Location & working model

Onsite role based at Collins Aerospace, Cork, Ireland.
 

Why this role is different
 

This position blends EH&S leadership + facilities ownership + security accountability—ideal if you like having real authority, measurable impact, and a site-level remit where people actually feel the difference you make.
 

What we offer

We offer a competitive package designed to support your career, wellbeing and life outside of work, including:
•    Competitive salary 
•    23 days’ holiday plus statutory public holidays 
•    Contributory pension scheme, with up to 8% company contribution 
•    Life assurance 
•    Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity and shared parental leave 
•    Private medical insurance 
•    The opportunity to work with world-class aerospace technology and global research teams 
 

Ready to own the environment where great work happens? Apply now and help shape a safer, smarter, more secure Collins Cork site.

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