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 integrated management systems.
* Skill Set: Health & Safety Environmental Health & Safety EHS
We are seeking 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.
This is a key position requiring an individual who can lead and influence teams, provide expert advice, and deliver results-driven solutions to drive down risks and enhance operational performance.
As a trusted advisor to site leadership, you will work collaboratively to identify and prioritize EHS improvement opportunities, leveraging your expertise to develop effective strategies and solutions.