EHS Advisor

Designer Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join its Safety department on a site-based basis in Ireland. The role demands conducting audits, driving safety training, investigating incidents, and ensuring contractor compliance across projects.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in construction HSE, holds a QQI L7 Health & Safety qualification, and possesses English fluency, a valid driving licence, and First Aid certification.

Qualifications

• 3+ years health and safety experience in construction (electrical/mechanical preferred).
• Qualified in Health & Safety at third level (QQI L7 or equivalent).
• Fluent in English.
• First Aid Responder certification.
• Full, clean driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site audits/inspections to ensure H&S compliance.
• Assist with accident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Assess potential new contractors before they commence work.
• Deliver H&S orientation and training for site personnel.
• Review RAMS and Safe Work Plans; maintain EHS docs.
• Provide on-site EHS guidance to personnel and clients.

Skills

First Aid Responder

English fluency

Full driving licence

Education

QQI L7 Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor (Ireland - Site Based)

Designer Group is seeking to recruit a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join its growing Safety department.

Why this role matters to DG

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical & electrical provider specialising in turnkey packages for the design, supply, and installation of utilities. Headquartered in Dublin, we work with some of the world’s largest multinational companies and our common purpose is delivering ambitious, innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, building client partnerships that bear testament to the standards we uphold.

Our people are the foundation of our continued growth across all client sectors. We invest in our people and have a philosophy of continuous professional development. This investment has produced an innovative and passionate team that deliver projects for our clients safely, efficiently and to the highest standards in the industry. Our approach to everything we do is underpinned by our Values:Safe/Trust/Respect/Challenge/Deliver.

Overview of duties

• Conducting regular site audits/inspections to ensure health and safety compliance to Company and Client procedures/rules.
• Assist with carrying out accident, incident investigations and root cause analysis studies.
• Assist in auditing and assessing potential new contractors before they commence work.
• Continue to develop the company's Behavioural Safety Policies and carry out training as required.
• Supervise and manage EHS documentation to support the Company's integrated safety management system.
• Delivering Health & Safety orientation programmes for personnel working on site.
• Prepare and deliver training courses, including training assessments.
• Representation at site EHS meetings.
• Reviewing the SWPs (Safe Work Plans) for the tasks on site.
• Compiling and reviewing RAMS.
• Provide EHS advice and direction to relevant personnel on-site as required.
• Collecting and collating relevant information for handover to the Client at the end of the project.
• Tracking and compiling of weekly KPIs and issue to SMT.
• At least 3 years' health and safety experience gained in construction, preferably electrical and mechanical engineering.
• Hold a recognised third-level qualification (of at least QQI L7 Equivalent) in Health & Safety
• Fluent in English.
• First Aid Responder
• Full, clean driving licence
• Flexibility in line with business requirements
• Ability to represent the company in a professional manner at all times

Desired Skills:

• Mental Health First Aider
• Membership of Institution of Occupational Safety and Health.
• Competent in the use of online induction software and mobile devices to complete audits/inspections.
• Working within a generative culture, liaising with Client/PSDP/PSCS.
• Working in a highly regulated environment.