Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
About Our Company
Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of M&E services. Headquartered in Dublin, we work with some of the world's largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.
Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry.
Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values of:
Safe | Trust | Respect | Challenge | Deliver
Key Responsibilities
- Support Designer Group's portfolio of projects, ensuring EHS compliance and best practice across all operations.
- Implement and maintain EHS management systems, policies, programmes, and KPI reporting in line with business and regulatory requirements.
- Lead and support project-based EHS teams, fostering a strong safety culture and continuous improvement.
- Conduct audits, inspections, incident investigations, and root cause analysis, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
- Act as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies including the HSA and EPA.
- Partner with project and operational teams to identify risks, drive compliance, and improve EHS performance.
- Monitor, analyse, and report EHS metrics and trends to project teams and senior leadership.
- Support the development and delivery of EHS training, competency programmes, and awareness initiatives.
- Review and support Project Execution Plans (PEPs), RAMS, SOPs, and risk assessments.
- Represent Designer Group during client meetings, audits, inspections, and industry engagements.
Skills & Experience
- Experience supporting projects involving high-voltage (HV) and medium-voltage (MV) electrical installations, including substations, power distribution systems, energisation activities, and associated high-risk works.
- Understanding of HV safety procedures, permit-to-work systems, isolation processes, and the management of electrical risks within mission-critical and construction environments.
- Proven EHS leadership experience within construction, engineering, MEP, or mission-critical environments.
- Strong knowledge of Irish and European EHS legislation and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience using EHS data to drive performance.
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced project environment.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an EHS Manager role within construction or engineering.
- Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
- Professional EHS accreditation (IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Strong understanding of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 and Construction Regulations 2013.
- Full clean driving licence.
- Strong IT, reporting, and communication skills.