Health, Safety & Environmental Officer

Lydon; Galway; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm located in Galway is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to conduct site audits, develop safety policies, and lead training programs. The ideal candidate will have a Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and at least 2 years of experience in a similar role. They should also be proficient in SHEQ digital systems and have a strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Clean driving licence is essential.
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits and inspections across all company sites.
• Assist in developing health and safety policies and procedures.
• Lead health and safety inductions and training programs.

Skills

Site audits

Health and safety regulations

Risk assessments

Training programs

Health and safety policies

Education

Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

SHEQ digital systems

Job description

The Role:
• Carry out regular site audits, both formal and informal, and conduct necessary inspections and mentoring as outlined in the Safety Management System and relevant legislation, across all company sites
• Work with SHEQ Lead & Senior Management on SHEQ related issues & implement SHEQ goals.
• Attend and contribute to safety meetings
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and communication of health and safety policies, procedures, risk assessments, and safe operating practices—ensuring version control and compliance with current legislation.
• Prepare project specific method statements.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions, while identifying trends.
• Lead and support health and safety inductions and internal training programmes for managers and employees.
• Promote awareness through safety campaigns, toolbox talks, internal communication initiatives and encourage reporting of good catches and safety observations.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company’s accreditation systems (Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001).
• Provide support to site teams with SHEQ administration and documentation.

Education & Qualifications:
• Minimum Level 6 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• A full, clean driving licence is essential
• Knowledge and proficiency of SHEQ digital systems and Microsoft office applications (desirable)
• Ability to prioritise work requirements and handling multiple tasks
• Manual Handling and/or other relevant instructor certification (desirable; however, training can be provided).
• Familiarity with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems (desirable).
• At least 2 Years Experience in a similar role

To Apply:

Please send a detailed CV to [e-mail]