Senior QEHS Lead - Germany

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior QEHS Lead for a Data Centre project in Berlin, Germany . This is a high authority role combining Quality , Environment , Health , and Safety leadership.

Here in Suir Engineering we are a leading international provider of innovative Mechanical, Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering Solutions. Our core sectors are Energy, Power and Renewables, Pharma, Food & Beverage, and Data Centres. We provide best in class contracting solutions with in-house, flexible resources capable of delivering a personable and consistent service to our customers. Over the past 40 years we have delivered projects for Irish and multinational clients across the globe. We are currently expanding significantly, and are delivering large scale projects across Ireland, the U.K, Germany, Denmark and Sweden. 

The Senior QEHS Lead oversees all Quality, Environmental, Health, and Safety functions on a largescale data centre project. This role ensures full compliance with EU and local legislation, drives a proactive safety culture, manages QEHS teams, and embeds quality and environmental standards across all project phases. The position reports to the Project Director and acts as the primary QEHS interface with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Quality governance - Establish and maintain projectspecific quality plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and QA/QC procedures aligned with corporate standards.
• Compliance audits - Lead quality audits, verify adherence to specifications, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Document control - Oversee quality documentation, NCR management, and closeout of punchlist items.
• Supplier quality - Evaluate subcontractor quality performance and ensure alignment with project requirements.

Environmental Management

• Environmental compliance - Ensure adherence to EU and local environmental legislation, sustainability targets, and project environmental plans.
• Hazardous substances - Manage REACH assessments and environmental risk controls.
• Sustainability initiatives - Support carbonreduction strategies, wastemanagement plans, and energyefficiency measures.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Safety strategy - Own the project's EHS strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate safety management systems.
• Risk assessments - Review and approve RAMS, SPAs, highrisk method statements, and permittowork systems.
• Incident management - Lead rootcause investigations, produce detailed reports, and drive corrective actions.
• Site inspections - Conduct regular audits, track interventions, and ensure timely closeout.
• Behavioural safety - Champion a strong safety culture through training, toolbox talks, and engagement.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Team leadership - Manage QEHS managers, advisors, and subcontractor safety personnel.
• Client interface - Act as the primary QEHS contact for clients and regulatory authorities.
• Crossfunctional collaboration - Work closely with construction, commissioning, and quality teams to embed QEHS in all phases.
• Performance reporting - Present KPIs, trends, and strategic updates to senior leadership.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years QEHS/EHS leadership on largescale construction projects; datacentre experience strongly preferred.
• Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of EU and local QEHS legislation.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading QEHS teams on complex, fastpaced projects.
• Expertise in risk management, incident investigation, and safety program development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholdermanagement skills.
• Ability to work independently.

In return from Suir Engineering:  

• 25 days annual leave
• Accommodation provided 
• Flights home 
• Hired Car 
• 10/4 Rotation
• Country induction and tax services 
• Employee Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programme 
• Educational Assistance and upskilling opportunities 

Our way of working is called the Suir Way, designed to help us on a journey of continuous improvement. 

• Our people are empowered to make changes to ensure a quality install through effective ways of working. 
• Our people have a voice and feel empowered. 
• We have an in-built culture of innovation, learning and continuous improvement. 
• Value is delivered every step of the journey. Our efficient processes deliver value. 
• We have a standard, consistent and fully integrated health, safety, environment, and quality system within the business. 

Suir Engineering are an equal opportunities employer, we value our greatest asset .... our People.