NOW HIRING: THREE SENIOR GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE ROLES (NEW TEAM | €100,000 - €180,000 DOE)
Sector: Engineering, Construction, Technology Infrastructure
Location: Dublin (with some travel depending on role)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary Range: €100,000 - €180,000 depending on role and experience

Our client operates within the engineering, advanced construction and technology infrastructure sectors. The organisation delivers large-scale, mission-critical projects across data centres, life sciences, high-tech manufacturing and other complex environments. Due to an ambitious growth project, a newly created Group Governance & Risk function is being established. As part of this expansion, we are hiring for three separate senior roles.

These positions offer an exceptional opportunity to join a newly created team, influence strategic decision-making and help shape governance, risk and compliance frameworks from the ground up.

ROLE 1 - HEAD OF INTERNAL AUDIT
Salary: €140,000 - €180,000 DOE

This is a senior leadership position responsible for establishing and leading a modern, value‑adding internal audit function.

Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver a risk‑based annual internal audit plan
* Lead and oversee audit activity including co‑sourced partners
* Report to senior leadership and the Audit Committee
* Enhance internal audit processes, reporting and technology use
* Build strong relationships across the business and promote a culture of accountability
* Mentor and develop internal audit team members

Ideal Candidate:
* Senior internal audit leadership experience
* Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
* Commercial mindset and experience in complex environments
* Excellent communication and board‑level engagement capability

ROLE 2 - COMPLIANCE MANAGER
Salary: €100,000 - €140,000 DOE

A newly created compliance role responsible for developing and managing a company‑wide compliance framework.

Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement compliance frameworks, policies and codes
* Conduct compliance risk assessments (e.g. ABC, fraud, conflicts)
* Oversee compliance registers and speak‑up channels
* Support onboarding due diligence and regulatory obligations
* Deliver compliance training and awareness programmes
* Provide compliance reporting to senior leadership
* Manage investigations and support regulatory reviews

Ideal Candidate:
* Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks
* Proven compliance management experience
* Excellent analytical, communication and influencing skills
* Third-level qualification in compliance, governance or risk

ROLE 3 - ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGER
Salary: €120,000 - €160,000 DOE

A strategic role responsible for establishing a robust enterprise‑wide risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities:
* Identify, assess and manage strategic and operational risks
* Develop risk policies, frameworks and reporting models
* Promote a strong risk‑aware culture across the organisation
* Deliver risk training workshops and awareness initiatives
* Support business continuity and crisis management planning
* Ensure integrated risk and assurance practices

Ideal Candidate:
* Proven enterprise risk management experience
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
* Commercial awareness and hands‑on approach
* Qualifications in business, finance or risk management

WHY THESE ROLES ARE UNIQUE
* All three roles are newly created
* Part of a large-scale, ambitious organisational growth programme
* Opportunity to build governance, risk and compliance functions from the ground up
* High-impact senior roles with executive exposure
* Strong salary range: €100k - €180k depending on role and experience

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your CV and specify which of the three roles you wish to be considered for.