Regional EHS Manager UK & ROI Power & Renewables

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Regional EHS Manager UK & ROI Power & Renewables

• To build your career by assisting in the delivery of 'leading edge' engineering projects.
• To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
• To benefit from Kirby's Career Development Programmes that will enhance your leadership capability.
• To work with the best.
• Excellent package on offer with room for negotiations

Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of 'blue chip' companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.

As a Regional EHS Manager, you will oversee EHS performance across a regional portfolio, partnering closely with Project Managers, site teams, contractors, and clients. You will lead EHS Advisors and Senior EHS Advisors, ensuring consistent standards, proactive risk management, and continuous improvement of EHS systems, processes, and culture.

• Provide strategic EHS leadership, mentoring, and guidance to project EHS teams.
• Champion Zero Harm initiatives and ensure full compliance with EHS legislation, company policies, and client requirements.
• Lead audits, inspections, incident investigations, and corrective action processes.
• Drive standardisation of best practices, safety documentation, and reporting across all projects.
• Oversee contractor compliance and support prequalification and tender submissions.
• Manage team development, recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training.
• Support continuous improvement through lessons learned, innovation, and the adoption of digital EHS tools.
• Represent EHS interests with clients, contractors, and other key stakeholders.
• Ensure robust emergency preparedness, competency development, and enforcement of safety standards.

• Degree/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Significant senior level EHS experience across construction, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant EHS legislation.
• Proven leadership capability, with experience managing EHS teams across multiple sites.
• Skilled in audits, incident investigation (e.g., 5 Whys, TAP Root, Kelvin Top Set), and risk management.
• Proficiency with EHS systems, reporting tools, and digital platforms.
• Ability to travel regularly and work across multiple business units.