EHS Advisor – Construction & Engineering

Approach People Recruitment; Limerick; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

21 days annual leave

Life assurance

Employee assistance

Digital healthcare services

Professional development

Education support

Employee referrals

Team-building activities

Job summary

Our client, an established contractor in construction and engineering, seeks an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor for a project in Limerick. You will promote a robust safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support site management in maintaining high safety standards.

With at least two years of EHS experience, you will implement policies, conduct RAMS reviews, deliver inductions, and lead safety training. A Diploma in OH&S is essential and a full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent is essential.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an EHS or Health & Safety role, ideally in construction/engineering.
• Good understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and site safety requirements.
• Experience preparing or reviewing RAMS and conducting site inspections.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong reporting, documentation and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems across the project site.
• Support site management in preparing RAMS and Safe Plans of Action.
• Provide practical health and safety advice to management, employees and subcontractors.
• Deliver health and safety inductions to new employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure equipment inspections, testing and certification comply with statutory and organisational requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, reporting findings to management.
• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate reporting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and monitor mandatory safety training, including Manual Handling, Working at Height and Abrasive Wheel training.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records and compliance reports.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across site operations.

Skills

2+ years EHS experience

Independent working

Excellent communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Our client, an established contractor operating within the construction and engineering sectors, is looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join its team on a project based in Limerick.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated safety professional with at least two years of experience who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and supporting site management in maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems across the project site.

• Support site management in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Plans of Action.

• Provide practical health and safety advice to management, employees and subcontractors.

• Deliver health and safety inductions to new employees and subcontractors.

• Ensure equipment inspections, testing and certification comply with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, reporting findings to management.

• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate and monitor mandatory safety training, including Manual Handling, Working at Height and Abrasive Wheel training.

• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records and compliance reports.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across site operations.

Your Profile

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent qualification (essential).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an EHS or Health & Safety role, ideally within construction or engineering.

• Good understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and site safety requirements.

• Experience preparing or reviewing RAMS and conducting site inspections.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Full, clean driving licence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong reporting, documentation and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards.

• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and management in a fast-paced environment.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Company pension scheme.

• 21 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

• Access to digital healthcare services.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Support for further education and professional qualifications.

• Employee referral and recognition programmes.

• Social and team-building activities.