QEHS Lead
About the RoleOur client is seeking a motivated and detail-focused QEHS Lead to join a growing team within the electrical industry. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality, environmental, health and safety professional who has a strong understanding of integrated management systems and is passionate about driving compliance, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining, developing, and improving QEHS standards across multiple projects. They will ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations, client requirements, ISO standards, and internal policies, while also supporting a strong safety-first culture across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain the company’s Integrated Management System in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
- Plan, coordinate, and carry out internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments across projects and operational areas.
- Lead incident investigations and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented effectively.
- Ensure employees receive appropriate IMS, quality, environmental, health and safety training.
- Monitor legal and regulatory compliance requirements, maintaining the Legal and Compliance Register as required.
- Provide guidance to management on regulatory changes and compliance obligations.
- Support tender and project teams in meeting QEHS, client, and project-specific compliance requirements.
- Promote a proactive safety culture and encourage continuous improvement across all areas of the business.
- Prepare QEHS reports, documentation, and performance metrics for management review.
- Liaise with clients, subcontractors, project teams, and internal stakeholders on QEHS-related matters.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in QEHS, Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a QEHS role, ideally within the electrical, engineering, or construction sector.
- Internal Auditor certification for ISO standards is desirable.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and environmental compliance requirements.
- Experience managing Integrated Management Systems and supporting ISO certification processes.
- Previous experience managing internal and external ISO audits is highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting multiple project teams.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Commitment to maintaining high quality standards and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Package and Benefits
- Competitive salary package.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Pension scheme.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile electrical projects.
- Company events.
- Employee assistance programme.
- On-site parking.
- Sick pay.
Why Apply?
This is a strong opportunity for an ambitious QEHS professional to take ownership of quality, environmental, health and safety standards within a busy electrical contracting environment. The role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to contribute to continuous improvement across high-profile projects.
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