Job Title: Health & Saftey Advisor
This role offers an exciting opportunity to join our team as a dedicated Health & Safety Advisor. You will play a vital role in safeguarding all stages of project work, from design and delivery through to handover and operations.
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring that safety considerations are embedded at every stage, driving accountability, and championing continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Carry out pre-handover inspections on projects nearing completion to identify any potential health & safety issues.
* Take part in design review workshops to ensure that HSQE (Health, Safety, Quality & Environment) requirements are integrated into designs.
* Serve as Incident Liaison Officer for accidents/incidents, leading reviews, extracting lessons learned, and sharing insights across the organisation.
* Attend project kick-off meetings representing HSQE standards, advising project teams on safety expectations, and providing ongoing support.
* Produce quarterly safety communications (incident summaries, alerts, newsletter content) for contractors, local authority labour crews, and relevant stakeholders.
In addition to these responsibilities, you will also mentor key influencers within the organisation to foster a safety-conscious culture and promote proactive safety practices.
Requirements:
* Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a similar discipline, or equivalent hands-on experience.
* Solid experience in HSQE / Health & Safety roles, preferably in infrastructure, utilities, construction, or a closely related sector.
* Capability to conduct inspections, audits, incident investigations, strong communication skills, and ability to liaise with engineering teams, contractors, local authorities, and senior management.
* Capacity to coach, mentor, influence safety culture, good analytical skills, and understanding of relevant Irish HSQE legislation, standards, and best practice.
We are seeking a motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about promoting a safe working environment. If you have a solid background in Health & Safety and are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.