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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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