SHEQ Officer

About CFM

CFM is a leading Northern Ireland based construction, facilities management and M&E company delivering high quality projects and services across the public and private sectors. With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation and safety, CFM provides integrated construction, maintenance and engineering solutions to a wide range of clients. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting career development and creating a collaborative, high-performing working environment.

Role Overview

Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, the SHEQ Officer will work with all relevant departments, particularly with the operational functions of the business. Ensuring all SHEQ policies and procedures are developed, rolled out, administered, and maintained.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide general Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental advice specific to business needs and continuously advising on good practice and statutory obligations


• Ensure Health, Safety, Quality and Environment is firmly embedded within the culture of CFM and its employees ensuring all Employees are suitably inducted on SHEQ


• Track, Improve & Develop Site Strategies for sustained SHEQ Performance


• Be a key driver in delivering the CFM Sustainability Strategy in line with our 2030 targets


• Maintain ISO standards and accreditations and assist in attaining further standards in line with the business’ overall Strategic Direction and the continual development of our Integrated Management System, championing a robust Non-Conformance procedure to drive continuous improvement


• Proactively monitor SHEQ compliance across all sites and implement improvements, utilizing the Technology available to do this effectively


• Implement systems of work and support managers to secure meaningful Employee and Subcontractor involvement


• Actively lead implementation of legal, insurance and corporate standards


• Coordinate reporting and investigation procedures for accidents/incidents to establish the root causes and preventative measures required as well as producing statistics and communicating various findings and assisting in the development of localised improvement plans


• Provide support in implementing a risk management system. Ensure HSE risks and impacts are appropriately identified


• Coordinate the agenda on environmental controls, waste management systems


• Work with HR on well-being programs


• Coordinate and deliver in-house training with Managers


• Carrying out internal audits of the Health, Safety, Environmental processes measuring performance


• Carrying out internal and external site inspections to ensure policies and procedures are being properly implemented and adhered to


• Increasing Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality awareness to Managers and Team Members with training techniques and coaching sessions including toolbox talks


• Representing and promoting the organisation's safety performance to third parties (e.g. clients and the Health and Safety Executive)


• To perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures, especially the Equal Opportunities and Dignity at Work Policy.

• To perform any other duties as may be reasonably required

Education / Experience:

• Must have previous experience in a similar HSE or SHEQ role


• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified


• Competent in SHEQ


• Auditor experience (desirable)


• Experience and knowledge of delivering Quality Standards ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001 (desirable)


• A full UK driving license is essential


• Recognised qualification in Environmental Management or working towards one


• Practical knowledge of Quality improvements and techniques

Skills/Competencies:

• Able to work as a member of a team, but also capable of working alone to strict deadlines


• Negotiation


• Communication


• Presentation


• Collaboration


• Ability to influence


• Passion to make a difference


• Ability to liaise with Team Members of all levels