Director of Compliance, Health & Safety
compliance oversight
safety leadership
esg strategy
iso audits
risk register
training programs
The Director of Compliance, Health & Safety, and ESG leads the strategic oversight of group compliance, workplace health and safety, environmental and social governance, and quality assurance (including ISO standards). This role ensures the organization / group upholds the highest standards of integrity, sustainability, and operational safety across all divisions and regions. As a key member of the leadership team, the Director fosters a proactive compliance culture, drives continuous improvement, and ensures readiness for future growth by strengthening governance frameworks, managing risk, and advancing sustainability initiatives.
Set the tone for a “safety-first” culture across all sites. Monitor performance, lead investigations, and embed best practices that protect our people and strengthen our operational resilience.
Champion Health & Safety Excellence
Steer newly acquired companies through safety, ESG, and compliance onboarding. Align systems, training, and reporting across a unified organisation standard.
Lead ESG and Sustainability Strategy
Oversee compliance with ISO 45001, 9001, 14001, and more. Lead audits, champion continuous improvement, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure quality is built into everything we do.
Lead the design and execution of a forward-thinking compliance and risk strategy that enables growth, aligns with legal and industry standards, and reinforces company reputation for integrity.
Own the ESG agenda—from carbon reduction to social impact. Align efforts with client priorities and emerging regulations, and chair our ESG Steering Group to keep organisation ahead of the curve.
Drive Strategic Compliance
Lead Change and Integration Initiatives
Maintain our risk register and report on compliance to senior leadership. Guide integration of systems across new acquisitions and ensure strong governance through every phase of growth.
Drive training programmes that empower teams—from induction to toolbox talks. Partner with People & Culture to embed compliance and ESG into the fabric of our workplace.
Manage Risk & Corporate Governance
Ensure Quality Through ISO Leadership
As Director, you won’t just manage frameworks—you’ll shape the culture, drive strategic transformation, and future-proof our business for sustainable success. This is a pivotal leadership role with broad scope across our operations in Ireland, the UK, and beyond.
iso systems
audit experience
regulatory knowledge
h&s
leadership
strategic thinking
- Influential communicator and change leader across multiple regions and teams
- Deep understanding of Irish and UK regulatory landscapes
- Demonstrated success in audits, incident response, and risk management
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach
- Strong command of ISO systems and certification processes
- Relevant qualifications in health & safety, environmental science, compliance, risk, or law
- Proven leadership in compliance, H&S, ESG, or SHEQ—ideally within construction, infrastructure, or engineering
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