Hybrid Safety, Health & Environment Manager

at ESB

• Job title: Safety, Health & Environment Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: €86,300 - €101,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Dublin, Ireland

About the role

• SHE Manager leading health and safety strategy and compliance at ESB. Ensuring alignment with Net Zero 2040 goals and providing expert guidance across business units.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of BU Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) strategies in alignment with ESB’s Net Zero and Group SHE goals.
• Deliver the SHE compliance framework, coordinate risk management processes, and support ISO audit readiness across the BU.
• Provide expert guidance to managers and staff on managing SHE risks and ensuring safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible operations.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of SHE professionals to deliver high-impact support and continuous improvement.
• Oversee SHE performance metrics, incident investigations, and trend analysis to ensure robust corrective actions and continuous improvement.
• Lead companywide SHE programmes such as Safe & Sound, ensuring effective implementation and integration across all BU activities.
• Assess BU compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and oversee the development and review of BU SHE Improvement Plans.

Requirements

• A Third level qualification in safety, environment, engineering, or equivalent experience is essential.
• Minimum 10+ years’ previous health and safety experience or relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, and hazard prevention.
• Practical experience in safety management or a related field is crucial.
• Experience in managing people.
• Full, clean driver's licence.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted