Health & Safety Officer Location: Tipperary or South East Full Time / Permanent Opportunity Salary - €45,000 - €65,000 (DoE) Optimize Recruitment is delighted to partner with our client, a well-established organisation specialising in delivering high-quality construction and infrastructure solutions across commercial and residential projects. With a strong focus on safety, compliance, and operational excellence, they are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health & Safety professional to join their growing team. Whats on Offer Competitive salary (depending on experience) Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone Pension with employer contribution Comprehensive training and professional development opportunities Clear career progression within a growing and supportive team Qualifications & Requirements Relevant Health & Safety qualification minimum Level 7 Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, or equivalent Proven experience in a similar Health & Safety role within construction, infrastructure, or related sectors Strong knowledge of current legislation, regulations, and best practice guidelines Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with meticulous attention to detail Ability to influence and lead a safety culture across multiple sites Willingness to travel to multi-site locations as required Full, clean driving licence Competent IT skills (Microsoft Office Suite, safety management software) Key Responsibilities Lead the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of Health & Safety policies and procedures across multiple projects Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments, providing clear reporting to senior management Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, providing actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, safety documentation, and reports Deliver toolbox talks, training sessions, and promote a strong safety culture among staff, contractors, and subcontractors Liaise with project managers, site teams, and external stakeholders to ensure full compliance with legislation and best practice Maintain accurate and up-to-date H&S records, ensuring documentation is readily available for audits and inspections Support senior management in strategic H&S planning, policy development, and implementation of initiatives to achieve operational excellence Additional Opportunities in the EHS Space Include: Health and Safety Officer - €48,000 - €57,000 - Kilkenny EHS Advisor - €50,000 - €60,0000 - Navan, Naas, Bray or Newbridge (Consultancy) Senior EHS Advisor - €70,000 - €85,000 - Dublin Senior Health and Safety Officer - €70,000 - Midlands (Construction / Pharmaceutical) All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval. Job Reference - OR-14467 Skills: Health & Safety Benefits: Company Vehicle Fuel Allowance Laptop Mobile Phone