EHS Specialist: Travel Ireland, Shape Safer Projects

SK9 Human Capital; Abbeyleix; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle or travel allowance

CPD support with IOSH/IEMA memberships

Hybrid-friendly admin arrangements

Job summary

SK9 Human Capital is assisting a well-established Engineering & Construction firm in Ireland to recruit an EHS Officer (mid-level, 3–5 years). The role covers safety across Cork, Galway, Limerick, Dublin and the Midlands, with travel between active sites and a hybrid-friendly arrangement.

You will lead site inspections, toolbox talks and EHS training, while driving continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 system and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' EHS experience within construction.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification desirable.
• Full, clean driving licence required for multi-site travel.

Responsibilities

• Travel and conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments across multiple active construction sites.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety inductions and ongoing EHS training to site personnel.
• Investigate incidents and near misses, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and develop site safety documentation in line with current legislation (Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005 & Construction Regulations).
• Advise project management teams on EHS compliance, safe systems of work and permit-to-work systems.
• Liaise with clients, PSDP/PSCS duty holders and regulatory bodies (e.g. HSA).
• Support the continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 safety management system.
• Promote positive safety culture and employee wellbeing across all regions.

Skills

EHS experience

Driving licence

Strong communicator

Site travel

Job description

SK9 Human Capital is assisting a well-established Engineering & Construction firm in Ireland to recruit an EHS Officer (mid-level, 3–5 years). The role covers safety across Cork, Galway, Limerick, Dublin and the Midlands, with travel between active sites and a hybrid-friendly arrangement.

You will lead site inspections, toolbox talks and EHS training, while driving continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 system and ensuring compliance with current legislation.