Health & Safety Officer

HR Duo; Leixlip; Hybrid; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Duo is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Officer for a permanent full-time position in Kildare. The role involves ensuring project compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations, developing Method Statements and Risk Assessments, and conducting audits and investigations.

You will work with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to foster a culture of safety excellence, deliver toolbox talks, and provide guidance on site‑specific EHS best practices across projects.

Qualifications

• A Level 7 or Level 8 Health and Safety qualification.
• Minimum five years' experience as an EHS Officer, preferably in a construction environment.
• Experience in high-compliance environments such as Pharma, Med/Tech, or similar industries.
• Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with project stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a customer‑focused approach.
• Excellent IT skills, particularly MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to ensure project compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments in coordination with supervisors/foremen.
• Conduct EHS audits and Accident/Incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive measures.
• Provide guidance to Project Management on site‑specific EHS best practices.
• Plan and deliver training sessions, including Toolbox Talks, to promote a safety‑oriented culture.
• Report on EHS performance metrics as required.
• Actively promote and enforce company EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the EHS department and collaborate with fellow EHS Officers as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Customer-focused approach

Communication

Education

Level 7/8 Health and Safety qualification

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Health & Safety Officer [Code: 74439860]

Permanent (Full-Time) Address KE Hybrid

Company Information and Introduction

We are currently seeking an experienced EHS Officer to join our team and contribute to our project in Kildare.

The EHS Officer will collaborate closely with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations throughout project execution. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by implementing best practices, conducting audits, and fostering a culture of safety excellence.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Collaborate with clients to ensure project compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

Develop Method Statements and Risk Assessments in coordination with supervisors/foremen.

Conduct EHS audits and Accident/Incident investigations, implementing corrective and preventive measures.

Provide guidance to Project Management on site‑specific EHS best practices.

Plan and deliver training sessions, including Toolbox Talks, to promote a safety‑oriented culture.

Report on EHS performance metrics as required.

Actively promote and enforce company EHS policies and procedures.

Provide support to the EHS department and collaborate with fellow EHS Officers as needed.

Key Skills and Competencies

A Level 7 or level 8 qualification in Health and Safety is preferred

Minimum of five years of proven experience as an EHS Officer, preferably in a construction environment

Familiarity with high-compliance environments such as Pharma, Med/Tech, or similar industries

Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems, including ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001

Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to build positive relationships with project stakeholders

Proactive mindset with a customer‑focused approach

Excellent IT skills, particularly in MS Word and Excel