EHS Advisor / Lead

Fohntech Group; Cork; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fohntech Group in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor/Lead to join our team. The role focuses on managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites, with emphasis on data centres.

You will develop safety plans, conduct audits, train staff, and ensure compliance with legislation, engaging with site management and subcontractors. Strong leadership and independent work are essential.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
• Experience working on Data Centres.
• 5+ years leading a team of EHS advisors.
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
• Ability to manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Adherence to the project & Safety Management system.
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation.
• Adherence to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
• Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management.
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
• Any other duties associated with this role.

Skills

EHS management

Site safety leadership

Interpersonal skills

Audits & inspections

Job description

Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 05/05/2026

We are recruiting an experienced EHS Advisor / Lead to join our team in Cork. At Fohntech Group, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team and build your future with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adherence to the project & Safety Management system
  
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
  
• Adherence to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
  
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
  
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
  
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
  
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
  
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
  
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
  
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
  
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
  
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
  
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
  
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
  
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
  
• Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
  
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
  
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
  
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management.
  
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
  
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
  
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
  
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
  
• Any other duties associated with this role.
  

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• 7+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
  
• Experience working on Data Centres
  
• 5+ years managing a team of EHS advisors
  
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
  
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
  
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
  
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.