Health and Safety Advisor
We are seeking a skilled Health and Safety Advisor to join our client, a leading civils contractor in the Dublin area.
About the Role
You will work closely with site teams, project managers, and subcontractors to drive a strong safety culture and ensure legal and regulatory compliance is met across all operations.
Main Responsibilities
* Implement and monitor the company's EHS management systems on live construction sites.
* Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
* Provide EHS inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing training to site staff and subcontractors.
* Support the project team in accident/incident investigations and reporting.
* Maintain site safety records, documentation, and reporting to senior EHS and project leadership.
* Liaise with external agencies, clients, and safety consultants where required.
* Promote a culture of continuous improvement and proactive hazard identification.
Requirements
* Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
* 3+ years experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction or M&E sectors.
* Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation, regulations, and standards (including SHWW Act).
* Experience working on large-scale or high-specification projects (e.g., data centres, pharma, tech) is a distinct advantage.
* Excellent communication, organisational, and documentation skills.
* Ability to influence and engage teams at all levels with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.
* Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification (or willingness to obtain).
* Membership of IOSH, NISO or similar (preferred).
Skills Required
* Health and Safety
* Civil Engineering
* Communication