SHEQ Manager in Newry

MJM Marine is a globally recognised specialist in marine outfitting, delivering high-quality interior solutions for cruise ships and commercial vessels worldwide. With a reputation for craftsmanship, innovation, and project excellence, we operate at pace across complex, high-value projects in an international environment.

As we continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced SHEQ Manager to lead and evolve our Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality function and to champion and promote our Core Values:

• Recognition of Our People
• Advancing Innovation
• Focus on Health and Safety
• Take Pride

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for shaping, embedding, and driving a high-performing SHEQ culture across the business. You will not only maintain compliance and standards but also act as a strategic partner to the wider organisation—ensuring SHEQ is fully integrated into project delivery, operational decision-making, and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a confident, commercially aware SHEQ leader who can operate both strategically and operationally. You will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior SHEQ role within construction, engineering, manufacturing, or a related project-based environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cultural change.
• Experience working across multiple sites or international projects (desirable).
• A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate in fast-moving environments.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent) are expected.

Why Join MJM Marine?

• Be part of a globally respected company delivering high-profile projects.
• Opportunity to shape and elevate SHEQ across a growing organisation.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where your impact is visible.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a critical function and make a real impact in a fast-paced, international business, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a forward-looking SHEQ strategy aligned with business objectives and global project delivery.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership on SHEQ risks, performance, and opportunities.
• Champion a proactive safety culture across all sites, projects, and teams.
• Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of SHEQ management systems (including ISO standards).
• Ensure robust governance, compliance, and audit readiness across all operations.
• Drive measurable improvements in SHEQ performance through data, insights, and targeted initiatives.
• Work closely with project teams to ensure SHEQ is embedded from pre-construction through to delivery.
• Provide practical, hands-on guidance to operational teams in fast-paced environments.
• Oversee risk management processes, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead internal and external audits, ensuring successful outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the SHEQ team to build capability and engagement.
• Deliver training and awareness programmes to strengthen SHEQ knowledge across the business.
• Influence stakeholders at all levels to drive accountability and ownership.
• Lead and support employee health and wellbeing initiatives to ensure appropriate resources and support systems are in place.
• Establish and track SHEQ KPIs, providing clear and actionable reporting to leadership.
• Use data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage departmental budgets and resources effectively.

For further information contact Paula McDermott on hr@mjmmarine.com or telephone 02830258450. MJM Marine is an Equal Opportunities Employer.