Health and Safety Officer
Location: Lulea, SwedenAssignment Type: Contract Position
Expected Start Date: 24/08/2026
Expected End Date: 30/09/2027
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
Description
The Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role in safeguarding people, property, and operations on construction sites. This role drives proactive safety management, continuous improvement, and a positive safety culture across large construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain and supervise site-specific health and safety plans tailored to large construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
- Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and safety audits; identify hazards and ensure timely corrective actions are implemented.
- Be trained in HLR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and first aid and ensure workforce competency in emergency response.
- Lead incident investigations, prepare clear written reports in English, identify root causes, and recommend preventive measures.
- Manage permit-to-work system, isolation procedures, and monitoring of high-risk activities; advise site management on safe work methods.
- Coordinate with contractors, work planners, and site supervisors to integrate safety into project schedules and daily operations.
- Monitor personal protective equipment (PPE) usage and standards and oversee emergency preparedness drills.
- Maintain accurate records of incidents, near misses, inspections, and training; produce periodic safety performance reports for project leadership.
Profile
- Experienced health and safety officer with a proactive, solution-focused approach and strong attention to detail.
- Confident communicator in English, able to deliver training, present findings, and write clear reports for diverse audiences.
- Comfortable working on large construction projects and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams and subcontractors.
- Committed to fostering an inclusive safety culture and continuous learning across the workforce.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a health and safety officer on large construction projects.
- Valid first aid and HLR (CPR) certification.
- Strong written communication skills in English, including experience producing incident and inspection reports.
- Driver's licence is required.
- Familiarity with permit-to-work, risk assessment, and incident investigation processes.
- Good interpersonal and presentation skills; able to engage site teams and subcontractors effectively.
Nice to Have
- Bas-U training or equivalent qualification relevant to safety on construction projects.
- Additional safety certifications or diplomas relevant to construction or industrial environments.
- Experience with digital safety management tools or inspection apps.
- Previous supervisory experience or experience coordinating multiple sites.
Deliverables & Success Metrics
- Timely submission of clear written incident and investigation reports in English.
- Accurate records of inspections, risk assessments, training, and corrective actions.
- Reduction in incident and near-miss rates and measurable improvement in safety observations.
- Completion rates for mandatory HLR and first aid training among site personnel.
- Timely closure of corrective actions and permits and demonstrated compliance during audits.
Tools & Technologies
- Work is primarily within the construction domain, focusing on large-scale projects with multiple contractors and high-risk activities.
- Familiarity with paper-based and digital safety reporting tools, inspection apps, and standard office software for reporting is valuable.
- Practical experience on-site, a driver's licence for mobilising between locations, and certifications such as Bas-U training enhance effectiveness and credibility.