QEHS Manager – Mayo

QEHS Manager
Mechanical Engineering Industry – Mayo
DesignBuild Search are working with a leading Mechanical Contractor in the West of Ireland who have an opening for a QEHS Manager based at the manufacturing site. Initially a one year contract based at the site with opportunity to continue. It will be based in the factory site office in Castlebar.
We are interested in talking to a committed and detail-oriented QEHS Manager to manage and
enhance the Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety management systems. This role
supports both manufacturing operations and site-based installation projects, with
occasional travel across the UK and Europe for inspections, audits, and compliance
oversight. You will play a key part in upholding ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001
certifications and embedding a culture of continuous improvement and compliance
throughout the business.

Duties & Responsibilities
• Maintain and continuously improve the integrated management
systems in line with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO
45001 (Health & Safety) standards.
• Conduct and coordinate internal audits and support external certification
audits.
• Identify, investigate, and manage non-conformances, ensuring appropriate
corrective and preventive actions are implemented.
• Lead and promote continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing
and installation operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments at projects across the
UK and Europe to ensure compliance with QEHS standards.
• Prepare detailed inspection and audit reports, including findings, action items,
and recommendations.
• Deliver QEHS inductions and ongoing training for staff and subcontractors to
foster a strong safety and quality culture.
• Monitor and report on QEHS KPIs, including incident rates, environmental
metrics, and audit performance.
• Stay up to date with relevant European legislation and industry best practices
in quality, environmental, and health & safety management.
• Act as a key point of contact for QEHS matters across the business, supporting
both the manufacturing facility and on-site installation teams.
• Support the implementation of sustainability initiatives and ensure
compliance with environmental goals.
• Champion safe working practices and lead by example across all locations and
levels of the organization.

Requirements:
• Degree, diploma or certificate in a relevant field (e.g. Quality Management,
Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a QEHS role preferably manufacturing, construction, or engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management
systems.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and solve problems
proactively.
• Ability and legal right to travel freely between the UK and EU.
• Holds a valid visa or permit that allows unrestricted travel across European
countries.
• Willingness and availability to travel occasionally across UK and EU sites.
• Full clean driving licence and valid passport required.

Benefits & Next Steps
In return for your hard work and dedication an attractive salary package is on offer in line with experience. You will manage your time in this role so there is flexibility. The culture within the organisation is very friendly and transparent. The team has plenty of resources to work with and there is a collaborative approach. The role sits within the senior management team who welcome career progression. To apply email your CV to regina.fitzpatrick@dbsearch.ie or for a confidential discussion contact 087 214 0636