Project Engineering Health & Safety Manager

Prochem Engineering

The Role

Overview

Ensures safe delivery of capital projects in regulated biopharma environment

Key Responsibilities

  • hse management
  • safety audits
  • incident investigation
  • risk assessment
  • metrics reporting
  • contractor safety

Tasks

The Project Engineering Health & Safety Manager will ensure the safe delivery of all capital projects within a highly regulated biopharmaceutical and medical device environment. This role is responsible for leading health, safety, and environmental (HSE) initiatives across projects, managing contractor compliance, and embedding a proactive safety culture. You will play a key role in protecting people, assets, and operations while supporting the successful execution of complex engineering projects. -Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and training to employees and contractors. -Track, analyse, and report HSE performance metrics to project teams and leadership. -Lead incident and near-miss investigations, implementing corrective actions and sharing lessons learned. -Conduct safety audits and inspections, ensuring timely closure of findings. -Ensure compliance with PSCS/PSDP requirements, regulations, and corporate HSE standards. -Oversee contractor safety performance and review project RAMS and safety plans. -Lead and maintain the Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System for capital projects. -Promote and embed a proactive safety culture across all project stakeholders. -Support integration of technical safety principles, including ATEX, machinery, and electrical safety, into project design and execution. -Conduct risk assessments and safety reviews, including HAZOP, HAZID, and process safety evaluations.

Requirements

  • 5+ yrs
  • pscs
  • iosh
  • ehs reporting
  • leadership
  • h&s degree

What You Bring

-Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a PSCS or similar safety leadership role within construction or engineering projects. -Proven experience managing safety in regulated industrial environments (pharmaceutical or biotech experience an advantage). -Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills. -Strong understanding of PSCS/PSDP regulations and HSA guidelines. -Additional certifications such as IOSH, CIF PSCS Training, Manual Handling Instructor, or First Aid are advantageous. -Third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline. -Proficiency in EHS reporting systems and data-driven performance management.

The Company

About Prochem Engineering

-Strategically based in Kilkenny and Cork, it supports both domestic and international clients with tailored expertise. -The firm excels in process engineering and building services, guiding projects from concept through operation. -It offers consultancy, project management, front‑end design, safety and regulatory compliance studies, and utility design. -Typical projects range from chilled‑water plant upgrades and production labs to R&D office renovations. -It serves sectors including life sciences, industrial, and food & beverage, delivering integrated, high‑quality solutions. -Their casework includes energy‑saving plant upgrades and sensory lab builds for distilleries, showcasing diverse capabilities. -A unique resource arm, Tech³, provides technical recruitment services, enhancing its full‑service profile.

Sector Specialisms

Life Sciences

Food & Beverage

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Process Industry

Building Services

Project Engineering Health & Safety Manager at Prochem Engineering in County Waterford, Ireland