EHS Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist for a contract opportunity with a leading organisation based in Dublin. Reporting to the EHS leadership team, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting, developing and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety programmes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, corporate standards and industry best practices.

This is a hands-on role with a particular focus on environmental management, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement. The successful candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams, providing technical expertise, guidance and support to drive strong EHS performance across the site.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain EHS programmes in line with legislative requirements, corporate standards and industry best practices.
• Identify EHS training needs and develop and deliver appropriate training programmes.
• Provide coaching, guidance and technical support to employees and management on EHS policies, procedures and requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across environmental, health and safety programmes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant EHS legislation, regulatory developments and industry best practices.
• Develop and support comprehensive hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control programmes.
• Support environmental licence compliance, including maintaining emissions monitoring programmes, monitoring performance against licence conditions and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Lead and support environmental initiatives aimed at improving site performance and ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Maintain accurate EHS records, documentation and reporting in accordance with regulatory, corporate and GMP requirements.
• Lead and coordinate EHS projects, ensuring objectives, timelines and deliverables are achieved.
• Promote a proactive EHS culture through effective communication, employee engagement and stakeholder collaboration.

Candidate Requirements

• Third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related scientific discipline.
• Additional specialist EHS qualification or relevant technical experience.
• Professional membership of IOSH, or currently working towards membership.
• Demonstrated experience managing and owning both environmental and occupational safety programmes.
• Strong knowledge of environmental management systems, regulatory compliance and relevant EHS legislation.
• Experience with environmental licensing requirements and emissions monitoring would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to develop and implement short- and long-term EHS improvement strategies.
• Strong technical and problem-solving capabilities, with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering EHS training, coaching and guidance across an organisation.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Experience within a pharmaceutical, life sciences or other highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas

• Maintaining site EHS regulatory compliance.
• Ensuring adherence to corporate EHS standards and procedures.
• Delivering environmental and safety improvement initiatives.
• Supporting environmental licence compliance and emissions monitoring.
• Ensuring timely completion of EHS projects and deliverables.
• Promoting employee engagement, awareness and accountability for EHS performance.

For a confidential conversation about the role please apply for the role or contact Owen Clancy at By applying to this job post you agree that Sterling Engineering may process your personal data for recruitment purpose