SHEQ Manager

Tipperary, Ireland Posted on 15/05/2026

Occupli are recruiting on behalf of a leading infrastructure and engineering organisation for an experienced SHEQ Manager to support a growing portfolio of projects across Ireland.

This is a senior operational role suited to a proactive safety professional with strong experience across construction, utilities, or energy environments. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving best practice across Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards while supporting project delivery teams across multiple live sites.

The role offers a mix of office, remote and site-based working with regular travel required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and promote a strong SHEQ culture across operational project sites
• Support project teams in implementing effective health, safety, environmental and quality processes
• Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, industry standards and internal management systems
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews
• Oversee incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively
• Monitor subcontractor SHEQ compliance and documentation
• Support the preparation and review of RAMS, safety plans, environmental documentation and quality records
• Analyse SHEQ performance data, KPIs and audit findings to identify improvement opportunities
• Participate in project meetings, operational reviews and tender support activities
• Deliver SHEQ guidance, mentoring and training across project teams
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and best practice across the business

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a SHEQ management or senior advisory role
• Experience within construction, utilities, infrastructure or energy sectors essential
• NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of Irish health & safety legislation
• Experience working with ISO management systems including ISO 45001
• Incident investigation training desirable
• Internal auditing experience advantageous
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel nationwide
• Opportunity to join a well-established and expanding organisation
• Strong pipeline of long-term infrastructure projects
• Hybrid working environment
• Career progression and professional development support
• Competitive salary and benefits package