Health & Safety Officer

Purpose of the Role

LPI Group is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Construction Health & Safety Officer to oversee and enforce health and safety compliance across construction sites. The successful candidate will report directly to the EHS Manager and will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring all operations meet legal requirements, and minimizing risk to personnel, contractors, and the public.

*This role requires international travel for up to 75% of working time to support overseas project delivery*

Key Responsibilities of the Role

• Provide expert Health and Safety advice to project teams across various construction sites.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies, procedures, and systems in line with legal and industry standards
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance
• Support the development and implementation of project-specific Health & Safety Plans, Method Statements, and Risk Assessments (RAMS)
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions
• Deliver health and safety training, inductions, and toolbox talks to employees
• Monitor and report on HSE performance metrics, including KPIs and compliance indicators
• Ensure all documentation, records, and reports are accurate and up to date
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, external auditors, and internal stakeholders as required
• Support emergency preparedness planning and coordinate drills and response procedures
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement in safety practices
• Stay informed of changes in health and safety legislation and best practices
• Person must be flexible depending on project & company needs

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualification in Occupational Safety & health (e.g. NEBOSH, Diploma, Degree etc.)
• Professional certification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years as a health and safety professional
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the construction industry
• Strong knowledge of local health and safety regulations and compliance requirements
• Experience conducting audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Full clean drivers licence
• Experience with ISO Standards

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail, organizational & time management skills
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual performance reviews
• Benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and certification support
• Career progression within a growing organization

About LPI Group

Since our establishment in 2011, Lightning Protection Ireland and Lightning Protection International have delivered cutting-edge lightning protection systems, earthing systems, and surge protection devices across the European data centre, pharmaceutical, commercial, and renewable energy sectors. In January 2021, to celebrate a successful 10 years in business, we launched our rebrand to LPI Group to reflect our growth as ‘Cloud to Ground Protection’ specialists in high-demand industries.