Kildare EHS Leader: Safety, Audits & Compliance

Weltec Engineering Ltd.; Kildare; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Weltec Engineering Ltd in the Kildare region is seeking an experienced EHS Officer to join our team and drive health, safety, and environmental performance on our projects.

You will work closely with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to develop method statements and risk assessments, conduct audits and investigations, deliver toolbox talks, and foster a culture of safety excellence across site teams and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of proven experience as an EHS Officer, preferably in a construction environment.
• A Level 7 or Level 8 qualification in Health and Safety is preferred.
• Experience in Principal Contractor and PSCS roles would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with Integrated Management Systems such as ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001.

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.
• Promote and enforce company EHS policies and procedures.
• Provide support to the EHS department and collaborate with fellow EHS Officers as needed.

Skills

EHS experience

Construction environment

ISO standards

Interpersonal skills

MS Word & Excel

PSCS roles

Education

Health & Safety Degree (Level 7/8)

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Weltec Engineering Ltd in the Kildare region is seeking an experienced EHS Officer to join our team and drive health, safety, and environmental performance on our projects.

You will work closely with the EHS Manager/Site Project Manager to develop method statements and risk assessments, conduct audits and investigations, deliver toolbox talks, and foster a culture of safety excellence across site teams and subcontractors.