Safety Officer

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Safety Officer to join our team on a busy civil engineering site. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that all operations comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and for promoting a strong safety culture across the project.

This is a hands-on role, requiring regular site inspections, workforce engagement, and close collaboration with project managers, supervisors, and subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site-specific health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkdowns to ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to site personnel.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, preparing detailed reports and recommending corrective actions.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, machinery, and equipment in line with statutory requirements.
• Liaise with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve safety issues promptly.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in workplace safety and wellbeing.

Requirements

• NEBOSH / IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Previous experience as a Safety Officer (preferably in civil engineering or construction).
• Strong knowledge of HSE legislation and best practices in construction.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to risk management.
• IT skills for preparing reports, safety statistics, and documentation.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €55,000.00-€85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company car
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cork, CO. Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Experience in civil engineering works

Experience:

• relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Cork, CO. Cork (preferred)

Work Location: In person