Health & Safety Coordinator | Belfast | £28,000 £30,000
Looking to take the next step in your Health & Safety career? Want exposure to major infrastructure projects and the opportunity to work alongside some of the UK’s leading contractors?
NOVO People is recruiting a Health & Safety Coordinator for an established and growing business operating within the utilities and civil engineering infrastructure sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone in the early stages of their Health & Safety career who wants to build experience, develop their technical knowledge and gain exposure to projects beyond Northern Ireland.
You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals, engage with Tier 1 contractors and major clients, and develop a strong foundation for future progression within Health & Safety.
The Opportunity
This isn’t a role where you’ll spend every day behind a desk updating spreadsheets.
You’ll get a real insight into how Health & Safety is managed across live civil engineering and infrastructure projects, supporting operational teams and helping maintain high standards across a range of activities.
With projects across Northern Ireland and Great Britain, there will also be opportunities to travel to mainland UK locations, including London, gaining valuable experience of different sites, clients and working environments.
It’s a great stepping stone for someone who is ambitious, keen to learn and looking to build a long-term career in Health & Safety.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the implementation and coordination of Health & Safety procedures across the business and its projects.
- Assisting with site inspections, audits and compliance activities.
- Helping prepare and maintain risk assessments, method statements (RAMS) and other safety documentation.
- Working closely with operational teams, site managers, contractors and clients to promote safe working practices.
- Supporting incident reporting, investigations and corrective actions.
- Maintaining Health & Safety records, training documentation and compliance reports.
- Assisting with inductions, toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives.
- Gaining exposure to the Health & Safety requirements of Tier 1 contractors and major infrastructure clients.
- Travelling to project locations across the UK, including London, when required.
What We’re Looking For
We’re particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have some initial Health & Safety experience and are now looking for an opportunity to develop further.
Ideally, you’ll bring:
- A NEBOSH General Certificate or a relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- Some experience in a Health & Safety support, administrative, coordinator or junior advisory role.
- An interest in construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure projects.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to engage with people at different levels.
- Strong organisational skills and good attention to detail.
- A proactive approach, willingness to learn and genuine enthusiasm for developing a career in Health & Safety.
- Flexibility to travel to mainland UK project locations, including London, as required.
Experience within construction or utilities would be advantageous, but we’re equally interested in candidates from other sectors who have the right attitude and ambition.
Why Consider This Role?
- £28,000 £30,000 salary.
- Genuine career development potential an opportunity to build your experience and take on greater responsibility over time.
- Major project exposure gain valuable experience across civil engineering, utilities and infrastructure works.
- Tier 1 contractor experience work alongside established contractors and major clients.
- UK-wide exposure opportunities to visit projects across mainland UK, including London.
- Varied responsibilities a mix of coordination, compliance and practical Health & Safety activities.
- A strong career stepping stone ideal for someone looking to progress towards a Health & Safety Advisor position.
Interested?
If you’ve started your career in Health & Safety but feel ready for a new challenge, greater exposure and a clearer opportunity to develop, this could be an excellent next move.
Full details will be discussed upon application.
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.
Skills:Health & Safety Safety Management Risk Assessment Construction civil engineering
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