Job Description

EHS Officer
Location: South East
Salary:  €50,000 - €58,000

Optimize Recruitment are currently working with a leading infrastructure and utilities services provider operating within the energy and telecommunications sectors.
The company, known for delivering large-scale national projects, is seeking an experienced and motivated EHS Officer to join their expanding team.
With operations across Ireland, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of critical projects that support the development of essential services nationwide.

About the Role:
The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring environmental, health and safety standards are maintained across multiple utility-based projects.
Working closely with senior project and health & safety personnel, the EHS Officer will take an active role in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and promoting a proactive safety culture on-site. The position requires regular nationwide travel and direct involvement in day-to-day H&S coordination and reporting.

Key Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate all site EHS activities in alignment with project timelines and legal standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to embed health and safety practices across all phases of projects.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and project safety documentation.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support incident investigations and compile reports on findings and corrective actions.
• Actively participate in team briefings, client meetings, and safety forums to promote best practice.
• Advise site and project managers on EHS requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within construction, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this EHS Officer position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request). 

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-14405

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