HSE Officer – Civil Engineering

Wellington Professional Recruitment; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the utility sector seeks an experienced HSE Officer based in Lisburn. This role involves managing health and safety compliance across various sites in Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Southern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH Diploma and significant experience in HSE management, with strong communication and leadership skills. This position offers autonomy and the opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive HSE experience in Civil engineering or utility sector.
• Proven experience dealing with regulatory agencies and ensuring HSE compliance.
• Strong understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee health and safety compliance across multiple project sites.
• Conduct safety audits and manage incident reporting.
• Lead problem-solving initiatives for process improvements.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Technical Ability

Leadership & Autonomy

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Tools

Safety Management Software

Job description

Location:Lisburn, Northern Ireland (Travel Required: Scotland & Southern Ireland)Industry:Utility Sector, No-Dig Engineering, Pipeline Investigation & RepairWe are seeking a dedicated and experiencedHSE Officerto join our client, a leading provider of no-dig engineering services in the utility sector. The successful candidate will be based at the head office inLisburnbut will also be required to travel acrossScotlandandSouthern Irelandto ensure the highest standards ofHealth, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) complianceare maintained.About the Role:As theHSE Officer, you will play a pivotal role insafety management, overseeing all aspects ofhealth and safety complianceacross multiple project sites. You will work closely with theOperations ManagerandDirectorto maintain asafe and clean working environmentfor all employees. This role offersautonomy,while providing strongsupport from leadershipto help advance your career in health and safety.Key Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety Management:Communicate and review the company'sHSE policieswith staff, conduct weeklytoolbox talks, and support HSE presentations and training events.
• Safety Audits & Reporting:Managesafety management databases, conduct site audits, and ensure accurate and timelyincident reporting.
• Process Improvement:Lead problem-solving initiatives that contribute to process enhancements, ensuring all HSE issues are addressed promptly.
• Emergency Preparedness:Own and periodically review the regionalemergency preparednessprocedures to ensure they meet regulatory standards.
• Regulatory Compliance:Provide continuous guidance onHealth and Safety regulationsand ensure compliance withindustry standardsandgovernment regulations.
• Team Leadership:Work with business leaders to ensure proper implementation of health and safety changes and regulations across all project sites.

Key Requirements:

• Experience:Minimum 5-10 years of progressiveHSE experience, in the Civilengineering,pipeline, orutility sector.
• Regulatory Knowledge:Proven experience in dealing withregulatory agencies, external auditors, and internal clients to ensure fullHSE compliance.
• Communication Skills:Strong ability tocommunicate effectivelywith diverse groups, includingmanagement,clients, and thegeneral public.
• Problem-Solving:Ability toanalyseandinterprettechnical procedures andsafety regulations, and present clear recommendations for safety improvements.
• Technical Ability:Experience in usingsafety management softwareand a strong understanding ofHSE reporting.
• Leadership & Autonomy:Proven track record of working independently and managing health and safety processes at multiple sites.

Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Diplomaor similarHSE certificationis preferred.
• Strong understanding ofHealth, Safety, and Environmentallegislation and best practices.
• Experience insite-specific safety plansand contributing to large-scale project delivery teams.
• Ability to work independently and make quick decisions in high-pressure environments.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitiousHSE Officerto work with agrowing companyin a rapidly expanding industry. With projects spanningNorthern Ireland,Southern Ireland,Scotland, and theIsle of Man, you will have the chance to make a significant impact in ensuring safe working practices across multiple regions.If you are aself-starterwith the desire to take ownership of your work and develop professionally in theHSE sector, we want to hear from you. Early application is encouraged as this is an immediate requirement.To hear more about the role please call Anne or Michael at Wellington Professional Recruitment to discuss your suitability and the role specifics in more detail.Please also be aware that any correspondence or discussions related to this opportunity will be conducted with the utmost of confidentiality.This vacancy is being advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Wellington Professional Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency on behalf of our client.