Health & Safety Manager - Cookstown

VanRath; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a SHEQ Manager to enhance their safety and quality systems across multiple project sites. This permanent role offers the chance to lead the development and implementation of SHEQ strategies while ensuring compliance with legal and company standards. The successful candidate will be pivotal in promoting a culture of continuous improvement and safety, conducting risk assessments, and managing audits and certifications. Join a dynamic team in a growing organization that values safety and quality, and seize the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with a focus on SHEQ.
• Skills in developing and implementing safety systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead SHEQ strategy aligned with business goals.
• Oversee safety operations and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Health & Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Occupational Health

Education

NEBOSH certification

Job description

VANRATH is assisting in the recruitment of a SHEQ Manager for a large engineering organization.

The organization has experienced constant growth, and the successful candidate will join a fantastic company.

Office Location: Limavady or Cookstown - Monday to Friday - Permanent role

Salary: Negotiable, with growth opportunities and additional benefits from a reputable company.

Key Responsibilities:

The SHEQ Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining all aspects of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality systems across the organization. This role ensures regulatory compliance, promotes a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and quality across multiple project sites, oversees risk management, and supports project delivery teams with SHEQ-related issues.

SHEQ Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and lead the SHEQ strategy aligned with business goals.
• Promote SHEQ awareness and compliance across all levels of the organization.
• Lead and manage SHEQ audits, inspections, and certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).

Health & Safety

• Oversee all office, workshop, and site safety operations, ensuring compliance with legal and company safety standards.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Lead accident and incident investigations, producing detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Ensure site safety documentation (RAMS, permits, toolbox talks) is up to date and communicated.

Qualifications:

• Skills in Health & Safety, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and Occupational Health.
• Experience in a similar role.
• NEBOSH certification is mandatory.

For further information on this opportunity or other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves at Vanrath.