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EB Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Manager

 
Vacancy Number:  27868
Category:  Safety / Health / Environment
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and committed SHE professional to contribute to ESB’s safe delivery of Net Zero 2040.

 

ESB’s ambition is to safely lead the transition to a low carbon future. The Group Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Strategy and our commitment to our people sees ESB having best practice governance, compliance, safety and assurance across the business. The ESB Group Safety function provides general and specialist occupational safety support to ESB Customer Solutions (CS), Enterprise Services (ES) and Central Business Units.  

 

Given the cross-business unit nature of this position, it will play a pivotal role in providing technical Health and Safety support. The position requires closely liasing with ES, CS and Central business unit management teams, staff and contractors. As a member of the SHE management team, the SHE business unit manager is responsible for the development and implementation of ESB Business Unit (BU) Safety, Health and Environment strategy and plans within their business units. 

 

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career across a range of competencies and to work with multiple business units.  

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and Align SHE Strategy - Lead the development and implementation of BU Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) strategies in alignment with ESB’s Net Zero and Group SHE goals.
  • Drive SHE Compliance and Risk Management - Deliver the SHE compliance framework, coordinate risk management processes, and support ISO audit readiness across the BU.
  • Support and Advise Line Management - Provide expert guidance to managers and staff on managing SHE risks and ensuring safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible operations.
  • Lead and Develop SHE Team - Manage, mentor, and develop a team of SHE professionals to deliver high-impact support and continuous improvement.
  • Monitor, Report and Analyse Performance - Oversee SHE performance metrics, incident investigations, and trend analysis to ensure robust corrective actions and continuous improvement.
  • Manage Key Programmes and Initiatives - Lead companywide SHE programmes such as Safe & Sound, ensuring effective implementation and integration across all BU activities.
  • Evaluate and Improve BU SHE Performance - Assess BU compliance, identify improvement opportunities, and oversee the development and review of BU SHE Improvement Plans.

 

Experience and Qualifications
Essential

  • A Third level qualification in safety, environment, engineering, or equivalent experience is essential. 
  • Minimum 10+ years’ previous health and safety experience or relevant industry experience.
  • Strong understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment, and hazard prevention.
  • Practical experience in safety management or a related field is crucial. 
  • Experience in managing people.
  • Excellent skills in communication, problem-solving, and leadership.
  • Full, clean driver's licence.

Desirable 

  • Previous experience of culture change programmes or behaviour-based safety initiatives

 

Location 

This position will be based in ESB Head Office, 27 Fitzwilliam, Dublin 2. Regular attendance in ESB Swift Square and other ESB offices will be a feature of the role.

 

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

  

Reporting To

This role reports to Group Head of SHE.

 

Why Work with Us?

  • Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
  • Career development through mentoring and training 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
  • Sports and Social Clubs
  • Networking opportunities
  • Credit Union
  • Generous Pension
  • Access to staff well-being programmes
  • Generous parental leave entitlements
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

 

Salary

€86,300 - €101,600 per annum (depending on experience)


Closing Date

12th February 2026

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

 

 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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