HSQE Manager

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Health and Safety Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing health and safety programs to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and the management of a team of 7-8 safety officers and advisors.

The successful candidate will be based at our Head Office in Mallow, Co. Cork and will be required on occasion to travel to branch offices across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the UK for training and client meetings.

Due to extensive growth over the last number of years in EPS Group, there is a requirement for an additional member to the HSQE team, a highly varied and challenging role providing invaluable exposure to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

1.     Policy Development and Implementation

• Develop and implement comprehensive health and safety policies and procedures
• Ensuring policies comply with local regulations

2.     Risk Assessment and Management

• Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and standards

3.     Team Leadership

• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Performance management and strong team delivery of objectives in line with EPS values

4.     Training and Communication

• Devise training programs for employees on HSQE practices
• Ensure employees are aware of and understand safety protocols

5.     Incident Management

• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incidents, and training activities

6.     Regulatory Compliance

• Staying up-to-date with health and safety regulations
• Ensuring the organization complies with all relevant laws and standards

7.     Client and Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with the client and regulatory bodies on health, safety, and environmental matters
• Provide regular updates and reports on safety performance and compliance metrics to senior leadership team

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Proven experience as a HSQE Manager or in a similar role
• Strong knowledge of HSQE regulations and best practices
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and health and safety management software
• Competent report writing skills for submission to Senior Leadership team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Professional certification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) is preferred
• Full Irish Driving Licence

Compensation Package:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• CPD accredited employer
• A collaborative and supportive work environment
• Laptop or desktop and work mobile phone provided
• Flexible working options
• See company website for more information on the benefits of working in EPS Group

We welcome speculative applications from individuals of all levels.

If you are interested in working with us but are not sure if the role above is for you, please feel free to get in touch for an informal discussion about what we do and what you could bring to the team. If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, please let our recruiting team know.

Speak to our recruiting team on 022-31200 or email jobs@epswater.com.

Equal Opportunity Statement - EPS Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Company Profile

Since 1968, we have grown from a modest electrical and pumping services business and developed into an innovative, internationally exporting product and service provider, now focused upon the water, wastewater and clean technology sectors, operating across the Republic of Ireland, the UK and Northern Europe.

We are an international water infrastructure specialist, one of the few genuine end-to-end service providers in the global water sector, providing large scale employment, bringing market leading and ground breaking technologies to Ireland and working to improve the country's water infrastructure.

Our vision is to be the best and most rewarding place to work for our teams, to be our customer's outstanding partner of choice and we are committed to being a Net Zero, sustainable business.