Job Description

• Mayo
• Permanent / Full Time
• 20 May 2026

OCS Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Health, Safety & Quality Manager to join a well-established and growing contractor operating within the construction and civil engineering sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for a driven SHEQ professional to play a key role in promoting and maintaining the highest standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality performance across multiple projects and operational teams.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the existing SHEQ function across the business
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture throughout all operations and projects
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, both formal and informal
• Analyse safety performance data and identify trends to support continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop, review and maintain Health & Safety policies, procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work in line with current legislation
• Prepare project-specific Health & Safety Plans
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and corrective actions are implemented
• Deliver site inductions and support internal training programmes
• Lead toolbox talks, awareness campaigns and internal SHEQ communications
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ISO and Safe-T-Cert management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• Liaise closely with senior management, clients, subcontractors and operational teams to ensure best practice standards are consistently achieved

Requirements

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Occupational Health & Safety
• Previous experience in a similar SHEQ role within construction or civil engineering
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Experience using SHEQ management systems is advantageous
• Full clean driving licence required

The Ideal Candidate
 
The successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented professional with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments while driving a strong and positive safety culture throughout the organisation.
 
Package & Benefits

• Competitive salary and pension package
• Company vehicle, laptop and mobile phone
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and dynamic working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

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