Health & Safety Advisor - Construction WWTP- Dunboyne - Meath
Office/Project Location: Dunboyne, Meath
Employment Type: 09 month fixed term contract
Work Location: Site based Mon - Fri 7.30am - 4.30pm
Pay: €60K-€65K
Experience: 3-5 years experience working on construction / civil / water treatment projects
Visa: EU passport or Stamp 4 visa required
Our client is a leading services company working in the water and waste water industry.
They require an experienced H&S Construction advisor for a 09 month fixed term contract for a WWTP project based in Dunboyne.
Plan and manage and monitor the construction work while promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental management.
Attend regular site coordination and safety meetings with the client and contractors.
Prepare reports on safety performance, compliance, and progress.
Ensure quality and safety standards are met across all aspects of site operations.
Develop, implement, and review risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) in line with legal and company requirements.
Conduct contractor safety monitoring, safety audits and inspections, ensuring timely corrective and preventative actions.
Support the site management team during internal and external audits.
Monitor and review near misses, incidents, and safety concerns, ensuring full investigation and close-out.
Coordinate safety initiatives and toolbox talks with the construction team.
Manage training and compliance records, conducting training needs analyses and supporting employee development.
Assist in planning and implementing continuous improvement and safety culture initiatives.
Maintain and update all safety documentation and ensure compliance with company and client systems.
Support the management team in fostering positive safety engagement across all site personnel.
Requirements
NFQ Level 7/8 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent).
3–5 years' experience in a similar role within the construction or civil engineering industry.
Proven experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and method statement preparation.
Manual Handling Instructor or other relevant safety training – Desirable.
Full clean driving licence – desirable.
Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills (Google Workspace or MS Office proficiency).
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and site teams.
Capable of working independently and under pressure within tight project deadlines.
High levels of initiative, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety leadership
Package
€60K-€65K
Fixed term 09 month contract
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM