HSQE Manager

Candidate Location: Latin America only
Job Location: Dublin, Ireland – On-site
Relocation: Mandatory relocation from Latin America to Ireland
Employment Type: Full-time
Minimum Experience: 7–10 years of relevant experience in HSQE Management, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, construction, or infrastructure projects

About the Company

Our client is an established organisation in Ireland operating within the civil engineering and infrastructure sector.

The company delivers complex projects across multiple sites and is currently expanding its Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental leadership team.

For confidentiality reasons, additional company information will be shared with shortlisted candidates later in the recruitment process.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced HSQE Manager currently based in Latin America to join the company’s team in Dublin, Ireland.

The HSQE Manager will report into the Head of HSQE and will be responsible for overseeing and managing Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental requirements across a portfolio of projects.

The successful candidate will manage a team of HSQE professionals and will play a key role in ensuring strong HSQE performance, compliance, reporting, incident management, auditing, training, and continuous improvement across their area of responsibility.

Important – LATAM Candidates & Relocation to Ireland

This opportunity is exclusively for candidates currently based in Latin America.

The successful candidate must be willing to relocate from Latin America to Ireland.

Relocation is mandatory and non-negotiable for this role.

The company will support and manage the relocation process for the successful candidate.

This is not a remote position. Once hired, the candidate will be expected to work on-site in Dublin, Ireland and across project locations as required.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the point of contact for all HSQE items across your area of responsibility.
Ensure the Integrated Management Systems is effectively implemented and monitored in your area of responsibility.
Ensure accurate monthly reporting of all HSQE data to both the company and Clients and ensure all HSQE KPI’s are achieved and exceeded where possible.
Develop positive working relationships with the Head of Contract, Contract / Project Managers, Construction delivery teams and clients to ensure good collaboration on all HSQE matters.
Ensure Construction Stage Management Plans including the PSHP, CSSHP, QMP & CEMP etc. are developed and effectively implemented and monitored on your projects.
Develop a good working relationship with the Head of HSQE, Group Quality Manager and Group Sustainability Manager and seek guidance on all requirements from Group Managers.
Manage your team and ensure effective support is provided between you and your team.
Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on all High Risk Activities and provide advice, guidance and training to the operations teams, including subcontractors on same.
Develop a training matrix for all personnel working on your projects, ensure training is identified and scheduled in a timely manner, all employee training certs are uploaded to the relevant systems.
Ensure all incidents and utility strikes are effectively investigated and incident investigation reports are complete and uploaded on the incident tracker.
Ensure all personnel working on your portfolio of projects including subcontractors receive the required induction.
Arrange standdowns, HSQE initiatives as per company and Client requirements.
Participate in Client HSQE site visits, audits, meetings etc.
Promote the Hazcon process across your portfolio of projects, ensuring it is effective with good participation.
Develop a reward and recognition scheme for the best Hazcon.
Ensure toolbox talks are developed and rolled out including the annual CIF Safety Scheme.
Ensure efficient auditing of your projects is carried out and corrective actions are closed out in a timely fashion.

Required Experience and Competencies

Relevant Health & Safety Qualification (Diploma / Degree) or equivalent qualification.
Minimum 7–10 years’ experience in a HSQE Management role (Civil or utilities is highly desirable).
Full clean driver’s licence essential.
Strong technical and analytical skills with proven report writing ability.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong IT proficiency (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join?

This is an opportunity for an experienced LATAM-based HSQE professional to take on a senior leadership role and gain international experience in Ireland.

The role offers exposure to multi-project HSQE management, leadership of HSQE teams, incident investigation, auditing, training, construction-stage management plans, client engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

The company will provide support throughout the relocation process from Latin America to Ireland.

Important Application Requirement

Only candidates currently based in Latin America who are willing and able to relocate to Dublin, Ireland will be considered.

The position is fully on-site in Ireland. Relocation is mandatory and will be supported by the company.

HSEQ Manager