Health & Safety Expert

Nicholas O'Dwyer Ltd; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas O'Dwyer is seeking a Health & Safety Expert to oversee HSE across water and wastewater projects in Gaziantep, Adıyaman, and Kilis. You will coordinate safety plans, audits, and training while ensuring compliance with Turkish law and international standards.

The role requires an 8+ year safety background with at least 3 years on water infrastructure, NEBOSH or equivalent certification, and strong teamwork across multi-disciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years’ professional experience with at least 3 years in HSE on Water or Wastewater projects.
• International H&S certification such as NEBOSH or equivalent required.
• Familiarity with Turkish H&S law and international safety guidelines (IFI).
• Experience in EU or other international funded projects.
• Experience in writing safety plans, incident reports, and toolbox talks.
• Strong reporting and communication skills; able to train multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and verify implementation of contractor HSE plans and procedures.
• Lead HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations across sites.
• Ensure contractor compliance with Turkish H&S legislation and international standards.
• Develop site-specific safety documentation, emergency plans, and training activities.
• Communicate safety findings and incidents to project stakeholders.
• Guide resident engineers and client staff in proactive HSE management.
• Promote continuous improvement of safety across projects.

Skills

Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Engineering

NEBOSH Certification

Turkish H&S Law

IFIs Guidelines

Safety Audits

Safety Reporting

Toolbox Talks

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Degree in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Vacancy

Background:

At Nicholas O'Dwyer, sustainability is at the core of our work. If you are looking to advance your career in a socially responsible company, which has a proven track record over 90 years, and is committed to creating a sustainable planet, we invite you to be part of our team.

Our mission is to provide innovative and reliable solutions using cutting edge technology and expertise, to ensure project success and employee satisfaction. We deliver infrastructure projects in water, wastewater, transportation, civil and structural engineering, flood protection, and energy including renewables. With headquarters in Ireland, we also operate in the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

As part of the RSK Group, an amalgamation of over 200 companies with more than 15,000 employees, we benefit from a global network of opportunities while retaining our brand and autonomy.

Project Overview

Nicholas O’Dwyer is providing Technical Assistance and Supervision services for a key water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the Gaziantep, Adıyaman, and Kilis provinces in Turkey. The programme includes the design, construction supervision, and operational planning of drinking water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, and network rehabilitation. The work places a strong emphasis on sustainability, institutional capacity building, and resilience.

About The Role

Nicholas O'Dwyer is seeking a Health & Safety Expert to provide oversight, coordination, and monitoring of all health, safety, and environmental (HSE) aspects during the construction and commissioning of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The H&S Expert will ensure compliance with national and international safety standards, contractor HSE plans, and contribute to a strong culture of safety performance on-site.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• As a Health & Safety Expert, working in collaboration as part of a larger team is essential for this role.
• Will hold overall responsibility for monitoring and verifying implementation of contractor HSE plans and procedures.
• Take ownership and lead on HSE audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations across all active sites.
• Responsible for ensuring contractor compliance with Turkish H&S legislation and international safety standards (e.g. IFC, EBRD).
• Support with development of site-specific safety documentation, emergency response planning, and training activities.
• Responsibility to maintain regular updates and communicate safety findings and incident reports to project stakeholders.
• Responsible for supporting and guiding resident engineers and client staff in proactive H&S management and enforcement.
• Maintaining a culture of continuous improvements across all aspects of the working environment and projects.
• To ensure maximum flexibility and to reflect the Company's evolving needs, additional tasks and responsibilities will form part of this role as it evolves.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required:

• A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years’ professional experience and a minimum of 3 years in HSE roles on Water or Wastewater infrastructure projects, including site supervision.
• Recognised international H&S certification such as NEBOSH or equivalent is required.
• Familiarity with Turkish H&S law, international IFI (e.g. EU, EBRD, WB) safety guidelines, and contractor compliance auditing.
• Experience in EU or other international funded projects.
• Experience in writing and reviewing safety plans, incident reports, and conducting toolbox talks or HSE training.
• Strong reporting and communication skills, with ability to maintain clear safety records and procedures.
• Proven ability and interest to support and advise multidisciplinary site teams on safety performance.
• Competent in office packages, Microsoft, excel PowerPoint etc.
• Good time management skills, with the ability to prioritise work and manage many tasks concurrently.
• Excellent clear and concise communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team.
• You will have an agile and “Can Do” mindset.
• Ambitions self-starter with high self-standards.
• Motivated to be part of a Company with a real purpose, improving the quality of people’s lives and communities.

About Us

Our mission is to deliver sustainable solutions that transform communities and bring about lasting positive change. Through a blend of expertise, innovation and global dedication, we envision a world where sustainable engineering protects growing communities.

Nicholas O’Dwyer provides professional services in engineering design, project management, environment and planning, construction supervision and technical and contract advisory. We are one of the most respected Irish consultancies operating in local and international markets, providing professional services to public- and private-sector clients.

Whether in Ireland, the UK or internationally, we understand and solve major challenges associated with delivering and adapting infrastructure for an increasing global population while maintaining a sustainable environment for future generations.

Nicholas O’Dwyer is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy remains the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We’re committed to preserving RSK’s people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?