Director of Compliance,Health & Safety and ESG

Overview

Lead compliance, health & safety, ESG and quality across multi‑regional infrastructure operations.

Key Responsibilities

• risk register
• safety oversight
• iso audits
• esg targets
• training
• change management

Tasks

This pivotal role oversees all aspects of regulatory compliance, health & safety, environmental and social governance (ESG), and quality assurance. You’ll lead a high-performing team and shape the organization's approach to risk, sustainability, and operational integrity across multiple jurisdictions. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of compliance and sustainability in a dynamic, growth-oriented organisation. You’ll work closely with executive leadership and make a lasting impact across multiple regions and business units. -Risk & Governance: Manage the risk register, report to senior leadership, and integrate compliance across acquired entities. -Health & Safety Oversight: Champion a safety-first culture, lead incident investigations, and drive continuous improvement. -ISO & Quality Systems: Maintain ISO certifications (45001, 9001, 14001), lead audits, and embed quality across operations. -ESG Leadership: Set and deliver ESG targets, carbon reduction strategies, and social value initiatives. -Training & Culture: Oversee training programmes and foster a culture of compliance and sustainability. -Strategic Compliance Leadership: Develop and implement scalable compliance and risk strategies across Ireland, the UK, and future markets. -Integration & Change Management: Lead onboarding of new businesses into compliance and ESG frameworks.

Requirements

• compliance
• h&s
• esg
• iso
• legislation
• leadership

What You Bring

Location: Dublin with travel to Cork, occasional travel to the UK -Proven leadership in compliance, H&S, ESG, or SHEQ roles within infrastructure, construction, or engineering. -Strong knowledge of Irish and UK legislation. -Experience with ISO systems and certification processes. -Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional leadership skills. -Relevant qualifications in compliance, health & safety, environmental science, risk, law, or related fields. -Strategic thinker with hands-on change management experience.

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About Ward Personnel

-Founded in 2010 by David Ward, the agency grew from a local Irish recruiter into a cross‑border specialist. -Excelled in placing skilled trades, operatives, site managers and technical staff across construction and M&E sectors. -Operates three divisions: Labour & Trades, Management & Technical, and International Sourcing for full‑spectrum talent.

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