Stewart Construction, a top Irish Contractor with over 120 years of excellence in the industry, is currently seeking an experienced Senior EHS Officer to join our growing and supportive team.
You'll work alongside experienced professionals on prestigious commercial, industrial, and educational projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow your experience with a company known for delivering high-quality work across Ireland.
You will be working within a well-established team on a variety of prestigious projects. The current workload is exciting and you will be involved at all stages. This is a great opportunity to be part of an expanding team.
As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to develop and bring added value to your career and gain additional skills with a BIM enabled contractor.
The successful candidate will play a key role in the delivery of large-scale commercial construction projects, ensuring works are carried out safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design specifications and programme requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the EHS Manager in achieving company objectives, ensuring full compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and workplace legislation
- Work closely with the Project Construction Team to implement and maintain the Integrated Management System (IMS) across all project activities
- Ensure each site is fully established with EHS Kick off meetings, comprehensive Site-Specific Construction EHS Plan and all required supporting documentation etc.
- Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Stewart’s High-Risk Activities (HRAs), ensuring risks are effectively identified, assessed, and controlled
- Assist in the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and deliver clear training and communication to site teams
- Lead incident reporting and investigations, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented and shared
- Promote and champion a strong, positive health and safety culture across all project sites
- Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with company EHS policies, procedures, and best practices
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings and driving continuous improvement
- Provide expert advice and support to site management teams on all EHS matters
- Liaise with regulatory authorities, clients, and external auditors as required
- Deliver toolbox talks and contribute to ongoing EHS training and awareness initiatives
- Support the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the company’s EHS management systems
- Mentor and support junior EHS team members where required
Candidate Requirements
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
- Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a similar EHS role within the construction industry
- Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and regulations
- Previous experience in a senior or lead EHS role
- Experience working on large-scale commercial construction projects
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and engage with site teams and senior management
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and reporting systems
- Full clean driving licence
- Valid Safepass and Manual Handling
Desirable:
- Membership of a recognised professional body (e.g. IOSH, IEMA)
- Experience with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 14001)
