EHS Lead

Waterford, Ireland Posted on 24/07/2026

EHS Lead Waterford Manufacturing & Construction

EHS International is engaging a contractor on behalf ofa leading Irish manufacturing organisation for an experienced Environmental,Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to oversee EHS strategy and operationalexcellence across two major production facilities in the South East.

This is an excitingopportunity to join a well-established, industry-leading business that iscommitted to sustainability, operational excellence and continuous improvement.The successful candidate will play a key leadership role in driving a strongsafety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting theorganisation's ongoing growth.

The Role

As EHS Lead, you will provideexpert leadership across all Environmental, Health & Safety activities,ensuring compliance with legislation while developing and implementingbest-in-class EHS systems, processes and initiatives.

Working closely with seniorleadership and operational teams, you will lead the EHS function across multiplesites, promote a proactive safety culture, and support business performancethrough effective risk management and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and developthe EHS team across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Ensure compliance withall Environmental, Health & Safety legislation, permits and regulatoryrequirements.
• Develop, implement andcontinuously improve EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Management of ISO standards
• Develop and manage riskmanagement programmes, business continuity planning and complianceinitiatives.
• Lead environmental,health and safety communications, awareness campaigns and trainingprogrammes.
• Support the accident/Incident investigationprocess to ensure that root cause can be implemented, and robustcorrective actions are completed
• Lead accident andincident investigations, identifying root causes and ensuring robustcorrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate internal andexternal EHS reporting and regulatory submissions.
• Drive continuousimprovement initiatives that enhance safety performance and operationalexcellence.
• Promote a positive,collaborative and proactive safety culture across the business.

About You

We are looking for anexperienced EHS professional who combines strong technical knowledge withexcellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.

• Third-level qualificationin Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of IrishEHS legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in ISOauditing an advantage
• Proven experience leadingincident investigations and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Excellent communication,coaching and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational andproject management abilities.
• Proficient in MicrosoftOffice and EHS management systems.
• Strong leadership andpeople development skills.
• Strategic thinker with acontinuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent risk managementand problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to build relationshipsand influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Commercial awareness witha practical approach to compliance and operational excellence.
• Self-motivated, organisedand capable of managing multiple priorities.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to workina market-leading organisation with significant investment insafety, sustainability and innovation.
• Senior leadership rolewith real influence on business performance and culture.