Health & Safety Coordinator

YCR; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established facilities and engineering firm in Belfast is looking for a proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with ISO 45001 standards, engaging with engineers to enhance safety practices, and conducting site inspections. Candidates should have a NEBOSH certification and strong experience in Hard FM and M&E sectors. The position offers a full-time permanent contract and an excellent opportunity for career development in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH certification is essential for this role.
• Experience or strong understanding of Hard FM and M&E environments is necessary.
• Knowledge of LOTO and confined spaces regulations is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Support the ISO 45001-aligned Health & Safety Management System.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to ensure compliance.
• Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience in Hard FM and M&E

Knowledge of CDM Regulations

Ability to engage engineers

Confident using Microsoft Office

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental qualification

Internal training or instructional qualifications

Tools

H&S management systems (Joblogic, Assure)

Job description

Health & Safety Coordinator

Location: Belfast

Salary: £35k

Contract: Full Time / Permanent

Key Responsibilities

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a proactive Health & Safety Coordinator to join a well-established facilities and engineering environment. This role is ideal for a health and safety professional who enjoys working across Hard FM and M&E operations, engaging with engineers on site, and driving continuous improvement in safety culture.

You will play a key role in supporting a certified ISO 45001 Health & Safety Management System, ensuring legal compliance while promoting best practice across maintenance activities, project works, and subcontractor operations.

• Support and maintain an ISO 45001-aligned Health & Safety Management System.
• Carry out site inspections, audits, and safety tours across client premises, plant rooms, and project sites.
• Review, coordinate, and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for FM and M&E activities.
• Assist with incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, and safety briefings to engineers and subcontractors.
• Monitor compliance with permit-to-work systems, safe systems of work, and subcontractor controls.
• Maintain accurate records for training, audits, accidents, and statutory compliance.
• Support performance monitoring through H&S KPIs, reports, and trend analysis.
• Contribute to environmental and sustainability initiatives aligned with ISO 14001 principles.
• Keep up to date with health & safety legislation and industry best practice, advising stakeholders accordingly.

The Suitable Candidate

• NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Experience or strong understanding of Hard FM and M&E environments, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and plant maintenance.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, Permit-to-Work systems, LOTO, and confined spaces.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage engineers, managers, and subcontractors.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and H&S management systems (e.g. Joblogic, Assure, or similar).
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel to multiple sites.
• Membership of IOSH or IIRSM.
• Environmental qualification
• Awareness of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Internal training or instructional qualifications.