Health Safety & Environment Manager

Role: Power Plant Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Reports to: Head of HSE (UK & Ireland)
Function: Project / Site-Based
Full EU/Irish Working Rights

The Power Plant HSE Manager will lead the development and implementation of health, safety, and environmental strategies across a major power generation site. This role is pivotal in ensuring full compliance with HSE regulations, fostering a proactive safety culture, and driving continuous improvement in operational safety standards. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a practical approach to safety, capable of building strong relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams to align on shared safety goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate project-specific HSE documentation including HSE Plans, Environmental Management Plans, and Waste Management Plans.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies including local authorities, environmental agencies, and law enforcement.
• Interface regularly with clients and stakeholders to ensure alignment on HSE objectives.
• Lead site audits and inspections to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Support tender processes by advising on HSE requirements.
• Chair HSE committee meetings and contribute to project management discussions.
• Oversee incident investigations and ensure lessons learned are shared across teams.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, and statutory compliance.
• Promote behavioural safety and lead training sessions to reinforce HSE culture.
• Ensure emergency preparedness and first-aid coverage across all shifts.
• Assign HSE responsibilities to supervisors and monitor performance.
• Assist other projects as directed by the Head of HSE.

Core Competencies & Experience

• Minimum 5 years' experience in an HSE managerial role, ideally within power generation or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems, including ATEX zone control.
• Expertise in high-risk activity identification and mitigation.
• Familiarity with Permit to Work systems and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) procedures.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence safety culture.
• Experience in facilities safety management and operations of critical systems.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate as a minimum
• Lead Auditor, IOSH regional branch participation, First Aid certification and behavioural coaching, will be considered as an asset.
• Clear evidence of maintain CPD records
• Chartered status of a national HSE Institute - CMIOSH
• Excellent HRA (High Risk Activity) Identification skills and hazard spotting.
• In depth knowledge of Incident /Accident prevention methodologies
• Mental Health first aider
• Valid industry recognised safety card
• Valid Manual Handling Certificate
• Strong Mechanical /Electrical & operations of critical systems experience.
• Facilities Safety Management experience.

The role requires a commitment to fairness, honesty, integrity, trust, accountability, and respect. The HSE Manager will be expected to promote a culture of safety, responsibility, and care-ensuring everyone goes home safe and healthy every day.

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