HSEQ Managers & Graduates

Job Description –HSEQ Managers & Graduates.

The HSEQ Graduate / Co-Ordinator / Supervisor supports the development, implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the company’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) management systems, policies, and procedures.

The role involves promoting a positive health and safety culture, monitoring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards, carrying out workplace inspections and audits, assisting with risk assessments, and ensuring that environmental and quality requirements are maintained across company operations and projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with management, project managers, engineers, site supervisors, employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients to ensure that HSEQ standards are consistently maintained. This position offers an excellent opportunity for graduates to develop their professional HSEQ knowledge and for experienced candidates to progress within Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality Management.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Management

• Assist with the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across office, construction, engineering, and industrial environments.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and implementation of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Carry out routine workplace and site inspections to identify potential hazards and unsafe working practices.
• Monitor compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, regulations, and company requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of toolbox talks, safety briefings, and employee inductions.
• Monitor the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and compliance with site safety requirements.
• Assist with accident, incident, near-miss, and hazard reporting and investigations.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of corrective and preventative actions.
• Identify opportunities to improve workplace safety standards and reduce operational risks.
• Monitor subcontractor health and safety compliance and report any concerns.
• Provide guidance and support to employees and site personnel on health and safety matters, within the individual’s level of competence.

Environmental Management

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of company environmental policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant environmental legislation and project requirements.
• Support waste management, recycling, and environmental protection initiatives.
• Assist with monitoring environmental risks, including pollution prevention, dust, noise, emissions, and waste control.
• Carry out environmental inspections and maintain relevant environmental records.
• Assist with identifying and reporting environmental incidents and non-conformances.
• Promote environmentally responsible working practices across company operations and project sites.
• Support sustainability initiatives and continuous improvement in environmental performance.
• Monitor environmental controls and ensure appropriate procedures are followed during project activities.

Quality Management

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of company quality management systems and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and maintenance of quality plans and inspection and test plans (ITPs).
• Carry out quality inspections and assist with monitoring project workmanship and deliverables.
• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, checklists, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with identifying, recording, and managing non-conformances and quality issues.
• Monitor corrective actions and ensure quality issues are addressed appropriately.
• Support internal and external quality audits.
• Promote continuous improvement and best practices across company operations and projects.
• Assist project teams in maintaining quality standards throughout project delivery.

HSEQ Coordination & Supervision

• Provide HSEQ support and guidance to project managers, engineers, supervisors, and operational teams.
• Coordinate HSEQ activities across multiple projects and operational locations.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with approved risk assessments, method statements, and HSEQ procedures.
• Assist with planning and coordinating HSEQ inspections, audits, training, and compliance activities.
• Maintain HSEQ registers, training records, inspection schedules, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and external HSEQ representatives.
• Monitor project HSEQ performance and provide regular updates and reports to management.
• Assist with the implementation of company HSEQ objectives, targets, and improvement programmes.
• Support and encourage employees and subcontractors to take responsibility for health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Identify areas for improvement and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative measures.
• Support site supervisors and management in maintaining HSEQ standards throughout project delivery.

General Duties

• Prepare and maintain HSEQ reports, documentation, registers, and records.
• Assist with the development and review of company policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Support the preparation of tender submissions, prequalification questionnaires, and client HSEQ documentation.
• Assist with internal and external audits and maintain relevant certification records.
• Monitor employee training requirements, competency records, and certification renewals.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HSEQ documentation across company projects.
• Work collaboratively with management and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Undertake additional HSEQ, administrative, and operational duties as required.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to develop new skills and take on additional responsibilities.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure personal compliance with company health, safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.
• Support compliance with applicable Irish and EU health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with relevant management system standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety Management), where applicable.
• Promote safe working practices and encourage proactive hazard identification and risk management.
• Ensure incidents, hazards, environmental concerns, and quality non-conformances are reported and recorded appropriately.
• Support the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain professional standards and ensure HSEQ matters are escalated to the appropriate management personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management, Occupational Safety and Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline is desirable.
• Relevant qualifications such as NEBOSH General Certificate, IOSH qualifications, QQI Health & Safety qualifications, or equivalent are an advantage.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation, risk assessments, method statements, and workplace safety procedures.
• Understanding of environmental management, waste management, sustainability, and pollution prevention principles.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance, and quality control procedures.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems is an advantage.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, safety checks, and preparing HSEQ documentation is desirable.
• Previous experience in construction, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, or industrial environments is an advantage.
• Graduate applicants with relevant academic qualifications and a willingness to develop professionally are encouraged to apply.
• Experience coordinating or supervising HSEQ activities across projects is desirable for supervisory positions.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Full clean driving licence is an advantage, particularly where travel between project sites is required.
• Willingness to upskill, train, and undertake further professional development.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality principles.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Good report writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Confidence communicating HSEQ requirements to employees, subcontractors, and management.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to monitor compliance and follow up on corrective actions.
• Leadership and supervisory skills, particularly for senior and supervisory positions.
• Proactive approach to continuous improvement and workplace safety.
• Professional attitude, reliability, and strong work ethic.

Working Conditions

• Combination of office-based and site-based working environments.
• Regular visits to construction, civil engineering, mechanical, and industrial project sites.
• Interaction with management, engineers, project managers, supervisors, employees, subcontractors, and clients.
• May involve travel between different company locations and project sites.
• May require flexibility to support project schedules, inspections, audits, and operational requirements.
• Opportunities for professional development, further training, and career progression within HSEQ, Health & Safety Management, Environmental Management, and Quality Management.

If you are interested in this role, please contact us on +353 (0)49 5552032 or submit your CV to HR at the address below, or via email to support@emca.ie.