Environment, Health and Safety Manager

MPA Recruitment; Omagh; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Private health & cash plan

Generous holiday scheme (up to 35 days

Length of service bonus

Ongoing training & development

Job summary

MPA Recruitment is helping a well-established civil engineering contractor recruit a SHEQ Advisor to support Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management across projects in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The role offers a balance of 50% office-based work and 50% site-based activities, across NI and ROI, with opportunities to lead audits, training and ISO system development. Candidates must be willing to travel and have the right to work in the UK and ROI.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Health & Safety or SHEQ role.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) held for at least two years.
• Experience with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture across the business.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies are regularly reviewed and communicated.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and investigations, producing reports and driving improvements.

Skills

2 years' experience in HSE/SHEQ

Strong communication

Organisational & planning abilities

Proactive problem solving

IT skills

Full driving licence

Right to work in UK & Ireland

Willing to travel

Education

NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SHEQ Advisor

Location: Omagh, Co. Tyrone (covering projects across the island of Ireland)

50% Office Based | 50% Site Based

MPA Recruitment is delighted to be working with a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor to recruit an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Health & Safety professional who wants to play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture across a range of exciting infrastructure and civil engineering projects throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

The Role

As SHEQ Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery and continuous improvement of the company's Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality management systems, ensuring compliance, best practice and operational excellence across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout the business.
• Ensure Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality policies and procedures are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and investigations, producing reports and driving improvements where required.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments and Method Statements to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Coordinate SHEQ training requirements across the business.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records and administration.
• Support the development and management of ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Work closely with operational teams to ensure SHEQ standards are consistently achieved on site.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety or SHEQ role.
• NEBOSH qualification (or equivalent) held for at least two years.
• Knowledge of rail or windfarm projects would be desirable but is not essential.
• Experience working with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 management systems.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office packages.
• Full driving licence.
• Flexibility to travel and stay away from home when required across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Must have the right to work in both the UK and Republic of Ireland.

What's On Offer?

Competitive Salary (Market Leading)

• Company Vehicle & DCI Card
• Pension Scheme
• Private Health Scheme & Cash Plan
• Generous Holiday Scheme - accrue up to 35 days annual leave within your first 5 years of service
• Length of Service Bonus
• Ongoing Training & Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to work on major projects across Ireland

If you're looking for your next challenge and want to join a respected civil engineering contractor where safety, quality and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything they do, we'd love to hear from you.