At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure health, safety, and quality standards on exciting infrastructure projects across Northern Ireland.
- Company: Established civil engineering contractor with a strong focus on community projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company van, private healthcare, and enhanced annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real difference in safety culture and compliance.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and safety, NEBOSH certification preferred, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Build Your Career on Long-Term Infrastructure Projects Across Northern Ireland! Looking for a role that offers genuine job security without spending your week travelling across the UK? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established Civil Engineering Contractor delivering essential infrastructure projects throughout Northern Ireland. Working on behalf of organisations such as NI Water, NIE Networks and other public sector bodies, the business has secured a strong pipeline of long-term framework contracts, providing stability, variety and excellent opportunities for career progression.
What's On Offer?
- £35,000 - £45,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Company van & fuel card
- Private healthcare
- Company pension
- Enhanced annual leave with additional service-related holidays
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Long-term career progression within a growing business
- The opportunity to work on secured framework contracts for major utility and public sector clients
- A stable pipeline of work across Northern Ireland with minimal need to work away from home
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team where you'll play an important role in maintaining high Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards across a range of live civil engineering, utilities and infrastructure projects. If you're someone who enjoys being out on site, working closely with operational teams and making a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
Reporting into the SHEQ team, you'll support multiple projects across Northern Ireland, helping ensure compliance while promoting a positive safety culture throughout the business. Key responsibilities include:
- Carrying out site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
- Supporting the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Investigating accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Delivering site inductions and supporting SHEQ training initiatives.
- Providing practical Health & Safety advice to site management and operational teams.
- Maintaining SHEQ documentation and management systems.
- Supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.
- Driving continuous improvement across Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance.
About You
We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure environments. You'll ideally have:
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Health & Safety or SHEQ role.
- Good understanding of current Health & Safety legislation.
- Experience supporting or maintaining ISO management systems.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A proactive, practical approach with the confidence to engage site teams.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Flexibility to travel to projects across Northern Ireland.
- Experience within rail, utilities or renewable energy projects would be advantageous but is not essential.
NOVO is a dedicated HSEQ recruitment specialist, covering roles from Graduate up to Director level opportunities. All conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence. Novo People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
SHEQ Advisor in Belfast employer: Novo People
As a leading manufacturer in the Lisburn area, this company offers an exceptional work environment for a SHEQ Manager, with flexible working hours and an early finish every Friday. Employees benefit from a supportive senior leadership team, opportunities for ongoing professional development, and the chance to lead impactful initiatives in health, safety, environmental, and quality management. With a focus on sustainability and a proactive safety culture, this is a place where you can truly make a difference in your career.
