Graduate/Junior EHS Officer

Engineering the South East; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD opportunities

Supportive environment

Job summary

Weltec is seeking a motivated Graduate / Junior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team and support a variety of construction and engineering projects in the Cork area. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging EHS professional to gain hands‑on experience while working closely with the EHS Manager and collaborating with Site Project Managers across multiple sites.

This role offers hands-on development, including auditing, risk assessment reviews, EHS training,

Qualifications

• Completed or currently undertaking a recognised qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the construction sector; however, full training will be provided.
• Experience in regulated environments is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with client to ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and EHS documentation.
• Conduct EHS audits, inspections and incident investigations; assist with corrective actions.

Skills

HSE qualification

Construction experience

IT skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Learning mindset

Education

Health & Safety or Environmental Science qualification

Tools

MS Word & Excel

Job description

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor

Graduate/Junior EHS Officer

Role / Requirements:

Weltec is seeking a motivated Graduate / Junior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Officer to join our team and support a variety of construction and engineering projects in the Cork area. This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging EHS professional to gain hands‑on experience while working closely with the EHS Manager and collaborating with Site Project Managers across multiple sites.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work collaboratively with our Client to ensure full compliance with all relevant Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation and industry standards.
• Prepare and review Method Statements, Risk Assessments, and other EHS documentation.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled EHS audits, inspections, and incident investigations and assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide ongoing advice to Project Management teams on EHS best practices, ensuring a proactive safety culture across all sites.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver EHS-related training, including Toolbox Talks and site inductions as required.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on EHS performance metrics, highlighting trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support the EHS Department with administrative duties, document control, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in maintaining and developing the company’s EHS Management System, ensuring policies and procedures are up to date and effectively implemented.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Completed or currently be undertaking a recognised qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Experience in the construction sector; however, this is not essential as full training will be provided.
• Experience working within pharmaceutical, medical technology, or other highly regulated environments is desirable but not required.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with site teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Be proactive, adaptable, and committed to promoting a safe working environment and a customer-focused approach.
• Possess strong IT skills, particularly within Microsoft Word, Excel, and general reporting tools.
• Show a willingness to learn, develop professionally, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts within the EHS function.

Weltec offers a competitive salary, ongoing professional development, and a supportive environment where you can grow your career in EHS. The successful candidate will gain exposure to a wide range of projects, systems, and compliance frameworks, making this an ideal role for someone looking to establish a strong foundation in the EHS profession.

Weltec is a leading Engineering and Process Contractor with extensive experience in delivering complex turnkey projects in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Industrial, Data Centres, Healthcare, Public Works and Commercial sectors.

We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing support and Continuous Professional Development (CPD) enabling career progression, performance management and incentives and the opportunity to challenge yourself and progress your career with a growing and successful company. Weltec is ISO 9001:2015, 14001 and OHSAS 18001 accredited and is also a registered Safe T Cert company.