Buttimer Engineering is currently seeking an experienced Senior EHS Manager to join our growing team. This is a key role within the business, providing expert guidance and hands-on support across all Environmental, Health, Safety, and Welfare matters.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in embedding and maintaining high safety standards across all projects and operations.
Location: Cahir, Co. Tipperary & project sites as required
The Role
- Oversee the Health, Safety & Environmental Management System, ensuring full compliance with relevant legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Work closely with the Operations Team to implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Develop and maintain Site-Specific Construction EHS Plans.
- Act as SME for all High-Risk Activities (HRAs), ensuring risks are identified, assessed, and effectively controlled.
- Support the development and coordination of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Deliver and coordinate mandatory EHS training across the business, ensuring full compliance and up-to-date certification for all staff and subcontractors.
- Assist in the development and rollout of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), including training and communication to employees and subcontractors.
- Ensure all subcontractors are prequalified in line with Buttimer protocols and correctly assigned to projects.
- Lead incident reporting, investigation, and follow-up in accordance with company procedures and notification protocols.
- Deliver regular safety communications, including weekly Toolbox Talks and Safety Alerts.
- Ensure statutory inspections are completed, recorded, and maintained within the company Safety Management System (SharePoint).
- Provide ongoing EHS documentation and project support as required.
- Carry out any additional duties necessary to support the effective operation of the business.
The Person
- Relevant Health and Safety Diploma /or Degree.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in Environmental Health and Safety role in a similar business.
- Experience in construction would be an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of EHS legislation and best practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the organisation
- Strong team player with a flexible and adaptable approach
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
- Willingness to travel to project sites as required
If you are interested in this role, click "Apply" or send your CV to Human Resources [email protected]
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
