SHEQ Officer
Location: Northern Ireland (multi-site role)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexibility required to meet operational needs)
The Opportunity
An established and growing construction and engineering organisation is seeking an experienced SHEQ Officer to support the continued development of its Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) function.
This is a hands-on role suited to an individual who is comfortable working across active construction sites, engaging directly with operational teams, conducting inspections, and driving a positive safety culture. The successful candidate will support compliance activities, audits, investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple projects throughout Northern Ireland, with occasional travel as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the implementation and continuous improvement of HSEQ systems and procedures.
- Assist in maintaining and updating health, safety, quality and environmental documentation.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
- Support the completion and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Investigate incidents, near misses, unsafe acts and non-conformances, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
- Monitor health and safety compliance across projects and operational activities.
- Coordinate training requirements and maintain training and competency records.
- Provide guidance to site teams on safe working practices and health & safety legislation.
- Assist with internal audits and quality management systems, including ISO-related processes.
- Promote a positive safety culture through engagement, coaching and awareness initiatives.
- Produce reports and documentation to support management and compliance requirements.
- Undertake any additional reasonable duties required to support the business.
Essential Requirements
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or higher) is essential.
- Proven hands-on Health & Safety experience within construction, engineering, utilities, infrastructure, manufacturing, or a similar operational environment is essential.
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
- Strong understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, accident investigations and compliance monitoring.
- Experience reviewing and assisting with RAMS and safe systems of work.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience working with ISO management systems and audit processes.
- Knowledge of quality assurance processes within a construction or engineering environment.
- Experience supporting HSEQ management systems and continuous improvement programmes.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety.
- Strong organisational and planning skills.
- The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence engaging with site personnel and management teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Flexibility and adaptability within a fast-paced operational environment.
Additional Information
- The successful candidate may be required to undergo relevant pre-employment screening and background checks where applicable.
- Ongoing professional development and training will be provided.
- Travel to sites across Northern Ireland will form a regular part of the role.
This opportunity would suit a Health & Safety professional with a strong site presence who enjoys being operationally involved rather than purely office-based. NEBOSH qualification and practical construction/site experience are considered essential for success in this position.
