HSE Officer for Kvandal project

CTS Group; Bjerkvik - Rahkka; On-site; NOK 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

CTS Group is seeking an HSE Officer to support health, safety and environmental compliance on construction and engineering projects in Norway. You will assist on-site with safe work practices, regulatory compliance and engagement with workers and contractors.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in HSE or related field with NEBOSH IGC or ISO 45001, 3-5 years of construction HSE experience, strong communication and coaching skills, and proficiency with MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HSE or related field.
• NEBOSH IGC or ISO 45001 certification.
• 3–5 years of construction HSE experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform site inspections and safety observations, reporting to HSE Lead.
• Assist in incident investigations and track corrective actions.
• Deliver safety inductions and toolbox talks.
• Monitor inspections and ensure equipment compliance.
• Support audits by authorities, clients, ISO teams.
• Maintain HSE records and logs.
• Provide first-level HSE guidance to supervisors and workers.

Skills

Communication skills

Coaching skills

MS Office

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE or related field

NEBOSH IGC

ISO 45001 Certification

Tools

HSE tools

Job description

We are looking for an HSE Officer to support health, safety, and environmental compliance on construction and engineering projects in Norway. You will assist in daily on-site HSE activities, ensuring safe work practices, compliance with regulations, and engagement with workers and contractors.

What You'll Do

You will perform site inspections, monitor HSE compliance, support risk management, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, and assist in incident investigations. You will help maintain accurate HSE records and support audits, contributing to a proactive safety culture on site.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Conduct daily site inspections and safety observations, providing feedback to the HSE Lead
• Assist in incident investigations and track corrective actions
• Perform safety inductions and support daily toolbox talks
• Monitor statutory inspections and ensure all equipment and access systems are compliant
• Support preparation for audits by authorities, clients, and ISO teams
• Conduct behavioral safety observations and coach site teams on safe practices
• Participate in emergency drills and review lessons learned
• Maintain HSE documentation, photographic records, and logs
• Provide first-level HSE guidance to supervisors and workers
• Support contractor coaching on hazard identification and control measures

Who We're Looking For

You hold a Bachelor's degree in HSE or a related field, with NEBOSH IGC, ISO 45001 Certification, or equivalent. You have experience supporting construction HSE activities, are proactive, observant, and have a strong commitment to safety and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of Norwegian construction safety regulations and HSE laws
• Familiarity with incident reporting procedures and HSE documentation
• Ability to perform inspections, audits, and permit validation
• Strong communication and coaching skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and HSE tools
• Fluency in English, written and spoken

Experience Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in construction HSE or similar roles
• Experience supporting incident management, audits, and behavioral safety programs

Soft Skills

• Observant, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively with site teams and subcontractors
• Calm under pressure and able to escape safety concerns appropriately

Why Join Us

You will play a key role in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment, supporting HSE leadership, and helping to foster a proactive safety culture across construction projects.