Health & Safety Manager

We are looking for a seasoned EHS Manager with proven leadership in heavy industrial settings to oversee all Environment, Health & Safety activities across our site. This role is critical to ensuring operational excellence through a robust EHS strategy that protects our people, environment, and business continuity.

The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of EHS legislation, hands-on experience managing high-risk environments, and a strong track record of driving safety culture and regulatory compliance in dynamic, heavy-duty operational settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site-wide EHS function, setting strategic goals and ensuring alignment with corporate and legal requirements.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS policies, procedures, and programs specific to heavy industrial operations (e.g., lifting, hot works, confined spaces, machinery safety).

• Conduct and oversee high-risk risk assessments, hazard identification, and control strategies tailored to complex engineering and heavy equipment operations.

• Manage serious incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective/preventive actions.

• Oversee the review and approval of RAMS (Risk Assessment and Method Statements) submitted by contractors and internal departments.

• Lead internal and external EHS audits, ensure site readiness for regulatory inspections, and address non-compliance issues effectively.

• Deliver high-impact training and toolbox talks, including onboarding, refresher training, and site-specific inductions for workers and contractors.

• Drive safety leadership engagement at all levels, promoting a proactive culture of accountability and hazard reporting.

• Analyze EHS data and trends, produce detailed reports and present KPIs to senior management.

• Oversee environmental compliance efforts related to emissions, waste management, spill response, and sustainability initiatives.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 7+ years' EHS experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role within heavy industry (construction, oil & gas, manufacturing, mining, infrastructure, etc.).

• Strong command of local and EU safety and environmental legislation.

• Proven ability to manage complex, high-risk environments with a proactive, hands-on approach.

• In-depth understanding of Permit-to-Work systems, lockout/tagout (LOTO), lifting operations, confined space entry, and machinery safeguarding.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.

• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma, Degree/MSc in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent.

Desirable

• Experience with ISO 45001 / 14001 / 9001 integrated management systems.