Director of Risk, Compliance, and Safety

Job Description

With over 25 years in business, Occupli is a leading provider of health and safety, recruitment, consultancy, and environmental solutions in Ireland. Occupli has been Putting Safety to Work for over two decades.

Occupli are recruiting to fill an urgent client requirement

Position Summary – Director of Health & Safety, quality and compliance

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.

Your Mission : Lead with Vision, Deliver with Impact

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.

What You’ll Do :

Drive Strategic Compliance

Lead the design and execution of a forward-thinking compliance and risk strategy that enables growth, aligns with legal and industry standards, and reinforces CHM’s reputation for integrity.

Champion Health & Safety Excellence

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.

Lead ESG and Sustainability Strategy

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 CHM ahead of the curve.

Ensure Quality Through ISO Leadership

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.

Manage Risk & Corporate Governance

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.

Lead Change and Integration Initiatives

Steer newly acquired companies through safety, ESG, and compliance onboarding. Align systems, training, and reporting across a unified CHM standard.

Build Capability and Culture

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.

Requirements

• Proven leadership in compliance, H&S, ESG, or SHEQ—ideally within construction, infrastructure, or engineering
• Deep understanding of Irish and UK regulatory landscapes
• Strong command of ISO systems and certification processes
• Demonstrated success in audits, incident response, and risk management
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach
• Influential communicator and change leader across multiple regions and teams
• Relevant qualifications in health & safety, environmental science, compliance, risk, or law

Requirements

Proven leadership in compliance, H&S, ESG, or SHEQ—ideally within construction, infrastructure, or engineering ✅ Deep understanding of Irish and UK regulatory landscapes ✅ Strong command of ISO systems and certification processes ✅ Demonstrated success in audits, incident response, and risk management ✅ Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach ✅ Influential communicator and change leader across multiple regions and teams ✅ Relevant qualifications in health & safety, environmental science, compliance, risk, or law