Your new companyA long‑established market leader in turnkey retail and commercial fit‑out solutions has partnered with us in the recruitment of a Senior SHEQ Advisor / Manager. With over 75 years' experience delivering high‑quality installations for major retail brands across Ireland and the UK, this organisation is renowned for its strong reputation, repeat business and commitment to safety, innovation and excellence.Operating across NI & ROI, they continue to expand their specialist health & safety function to support a sustained pipeline of retail, commercial and bespoke fit‑out projects.Your new roleAs Senior SHEQ Advisor / Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering a robust Health & Safety function across the business. This position will be based in South Down, with regular travel to project sites across NI & ROI.You will ensure full compliance with Irish & UK health, safety and construction legislation, including PSDP and PSCS requirements. Working closely with the design, project and site teams, you will support all H&S activity from early planning stages through to project completion.Your responsibilities will include conducting site audits and inspections, managing SWPs, RAMS, risk assessments and COSHH documentation, supporting tender submissions, and leading accident/incident investigations through root‑cause analysis. You will also develop and deliver safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and workshops, while driving behavioural safety initiatives across the organisation.This role plays a key part in maintaining and enhancing the company's integrated safety management system, ensuring that a strong safety culture is upheld across all project teams and subcontractors.What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you will bring:Extensive experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, fit‑out, manufacturing or a similar multi‑site environmentA relevant health & safety qualification Strong working knowledge of Irish & UK safety legislation, including PSDP / PSCSExperience leading H&S activities across fast‑paced, client‑occupied or multi‑site environmentsExcellent communication, advisory and influencing skillsFull driving licence and flexibility to travel across NI & ROIAdditional certifications such as QQI Manual Handling Instructor or Occupational First Aid would be advantageous.What you'll get in returnThis is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and well‑structured organisation where you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the company's SHEQ strategy. You will benefit from the support of an experienced leadership team while having autonomy to influence safety standards across a broad project portfolio.In return, you will receive:A competitive salary reflective of seniorityCompany mileageProfessional development and ongoing trainingThe opportunity to work with a stable, reputable employer with long‑standing client relationshipsWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be