Senior Health And Safety Officer

Location: Banbridge/Belfast

• Job Type: Full-time

The successful candidate will liaise with staff, principal contractors, clients, and partners to ensure adherence to correct policies.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide HSE advice and support to managers, supervisors, and colleagues across the company, including subcontracted labor and other site workers.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships at all levels to promote a culture of engagement and continual improvement.
• Create and maintain safe systems of work (e.g., RAMS) and ensure their effective application.
• Conduct HSE site, workshop, and equipment inspections and maintain accurate records.
• Complete incident investigations, identify improvement measures, and implement them.
• Attend necessary meetings and deliver regular toolbox and induction talks.
• Plan, review, and record emergency preparedness across all company locations.
• Communicate professionally with clients and customers, representing the department and company positively.
• Maintain high standards of work within the department and perform any other duties as necessary.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• NEBOSH Level 3 Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 5 years of proven HSE experience, preferably in new build and M&E construction environments.
• Experience in conducting health and safety audits and creating RAMS for complex works.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and technical standards.
• Accident and incident investigation experience.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational, planning, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure, independently, and to achieve team targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Desired Criteria:

• Chartered membership of IOSH or working towards it.
• NEBOSH Diploma or working towards it.
• Knowledge of ISO standards (45001, 9001, 14001) and ISO internal auditing qualification.
• Appointed Person Qualification.
• Train the Trainer Qualification.

Benefits:

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Annual leave increasing with length of service.
• Long service awards.
• Generously funded social events organized throughout the year.
• Annual Christmas raffle.
• Yearly allowance for branded clothing merchandise.
• Dedicated budget for team building events during working hours.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.