Senior ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 (QEHS) Consultant
Posted 5 days 4 hours ago by CG Business Consulting
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced QEHS professional to join a growing management systemsconsultancy and make a measurable impact across a diverse portfolio of Irish clients. As Senior QEHS Consultant,you will be the trusted subject matter expert for organisations seeking to design, implement, audit, and continuallyimprove integrated management systems aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, while increasinglysupporting clients with emerging sustainability, energy, and information security frameworks.
You will manage your own client portfolio end-to-end: from initial gap analysis and system design through tocertification audit readiness and ongoing compliance support. This role demands a rare combination of deeptechnical standards knowledge, practical implementation experience, excellent communication skills, and thecommercial instinct to identify and develop client relationships.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, self-directed professional who thrives in a varied, client-facing environment -someone who genuinely understands that ISO and QEHS frameworks only deliver value when embedded in howan organisation actually operates, not when they sit in a document folder.
Travel: Regular travel to client sites nationally
About the RoleDesign, develop, and implement Integrated Management Systems (IMS) aligned to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, andISO 45001 for clients across diverse industries Conduct thorough gap analyses against standard requirements, producing structured, prioritised roadmaps toDevelop all required management system documentation: policies, procedures, process maps, workinstructions, risk registers, environmental aspects and impacts registers, legal compliance registers, andoperational control plans Integrate multiple ISO frameworks into a single coherent IMS wherever applicable, reducing compliance Align management system design with clients' genuine operational context and business objectives
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION & CONSULTINGSenior QEHS ConsultantISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 4501 - Integrated Management Systems
REPORTS TOChief OperationsOfficer
CONTRACTFull-Time,Permanent
AUDIT, COMPLIANCE & ASSURANCE TRAINING & CULTURE DEVELOPMENT RISK ASSESSMENT & HEALTH AND SAFETY REPORTING, KPIS & CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT CLIENT MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENTManage a portfolio of client accounts as primary point of contact, delivering repeat business and referrals
Proactively identify additional service needs within existing accounts
Participate in business development: proposal writing, client presentations, industry events
Contribute to the firm's knowledge base: templates, toolkits, training materials, sector-specific guidance
Develop and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) for client operational activities andprojectsPrepare and maintain Safety Statements in compliance with the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act2005 Advise clients on Construction Regulations compliance (PSDP/PSCS requirements) where applicable
Design and deliver QEHS training programmes: system awareness, internal auditor training, managementreview facilitation, toolbox talks, and site inductionsCoach and mentor client personnel from frontline staff to senior leadershipTranslate standard requirements into operational reality for business leadersPromote a positive, proactive QEHS culture that views compliance as a business enabler
Plan, lead, and execute internal audit programmes; produce formal, evidence-based audit reports with clearlydocumented findings and non-conformances (NCRs)Prepare clients for third-party certification audits; act as primary liaison with accredited certification bodiesFacilitate nonconformity and corrective action processes, ensuring root causes are identified and effectivenessis verifiedConduct site inspections, compliance evaluations, and risk assessments covering quality, environmental, andMonitor client legal compliance registers, tracking changes in Irish legislationInvestigate non-conformances, incidents, and near-misses; facilitate structured root cause analysis
Define, monitor, and report QEHS KPIs - incident rates, audit performance, non-conformance trends,environmental metrics, legal complianceFacilitate management review meetings; prepare structured inputs and outputs per ISO standardrequirements Identify continual improvement opportunities using recognised methodologies (PDCA, rootcause analysis, Lean)
What We OfferPerson Specification
Essential Requirements Desirable Requirements
€50,000-€70,000 gross per annum
Bike to work scheme
Access to latest tools & technologies
Supportive, knowledge-sharing culture
CG Business Consulting 24 The Courtyard, Kilcarbery Park, Nangor Road, Dublin 22, D22 X7V0
Full clean Category B driving licence; access toown vehicle
Level 8 Honours Degree (NFQ) in Health & Safety,Environmental Science, Quality Management,Engineering, or related discipline
Minimum 5 years' hands-on experienceimplementing or auditing ISO management systemsWorking knowledge of ISO 9001:2015, ISO14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018
ISO Internal Auditor certification in at least onestandard; Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)strongly preferred
Working knowledge of the Safety, Health andWelfare at Work Act 2005 and General ApplicationRegulations technical report writing
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel,PowerPoint, SharePoint, Teams)
NEBOSH National Certificate in OccupationalHealth & Safety or equivalent
Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 / 14001 /45001 (IRCA-registered)
Safe Pass card (for construction-site roles inIreland)
Knowledge of ISO 50001 (Energy) or ISO 27001(Information Security)
PSDP/PSCS qualification or experienceMembership of IOSH, IEMA, CQI, or EngineersIreland
Experience across manufacturing, construction,food, logistics, or professional services