EHS Advisor - Limerick

H&F Electrical Contractors Limited; Munster; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

H&F Electrical Contractors Limited is seeking an EHS Advisor to champion safety and environmental excellence across projects. You will implement EHS management systems, provide hands-on support to Project Managers and site teams, and drive continuous improvement in all EHS matters.

Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will lead inductions, audits, incident investigations, and RAMS reviews, ensuring compliance with legislation and client requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' site experience (electrical background an advantage).
• NFQ Level 8 Diploma/Degree in Occupational H&S and NFQ Level 6 Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Valid Safe Pass, Train the Trainer, and First Aid certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, and training to management, employees, and subcontractors on all EHS matters.
• Lead by example and maintain a proactive approach to site safety and environmental standards.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspections, developing and following up on corrective and preventive action plans.
• Monitor EHS performance through data, KPIs, and trend reporting, recommending improvements where needed.
• Report regularly to the EHS Manager, Project Manager, and Site Management on EHS performance and issues.

Skills

Site experience

Electrical background

EHS knowledge

Communication

Education

NFQ Level 8 Diploma/Degree in Occupational H&S

NFQ Level 6 Certificate in Environmental Management

Job description

Role Purpose

As an EHS Advisor, you'll champion a culture of safety and environmental excellence across our projects. Working closely with project teams, you'll implement and maintain effective EHS management systems, ensuring every site operates safely, responsibly, and in full compliance.

You'll provide hands‑on support and leadership to Project Managers, Supervisors, and site teams, driving best practice and continuous improvement in all EHS matters. Reporting to the EHS Manager, this role offers variety, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a real impact, whether stationed full‑time on a project or supporting multiple sites.

EHS Advisor Responsibilities

• Provide advice, guidance, and training to management, employees, and subcontractors on all EHS matters.
• Lead by example and maintain a proactive approach to site safety and environmental standards.
• Conduct EHS inductions for all new personnel and visitors to site, ensuring understanding of site rules and procedures.
• Carry out regular site audits and inspections, developing and following up on corrective and preventive action plans.
• Ensure all incidents are reported, investigated, and closed out with clear root cause analysis and actions.
• Support the preparation, review, and maintenance of project‑specific EHS Plans, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Monitor EHS performance through data, KPIs, and trend reporting, recommending improvements where needed.
• Review contractor competence and ensure compliance with legislation, client, and company requirements.
• Provide or arrange training as required and maintain accurate training records.
• Attend coordination and safety meetings, promoting a positive EHS culture.
• Manage and monitor PPE usage, first aid arrangements, and site safety documentation.
• Report regularly to the EHS Manager, Project Manager, and Site Management on EHS performance and issues.

The above statements are intended to describe the essential responsibilities of persons assigned to this role. They are not intended as exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' site experience (electrical background an advantage).
• NFQ Level 8 Diploma/Degree in Occupational H&S and NFQ Level 6 Certificate in Environmental Management.
• Valid Safe Pass, Train the Trainer, and First Aid certifications.
• Knowledge of Construction Regulations, CDM roles, and experience with subcontractors.
• Familiar with EHS Management Systems and safety standards (ISO, Achilles, SSiPs).
• Strong communication, report writing, and presentation skills.
• Able to work collaboratively with project and safety teams and meet tight deadlines.
• Skilled in auditing, incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Up to date with current legislation and compliance standards.
• IOSH membership or equivalent preferred.

About Us

Established in 1989, H&F Electrical Contractors Ltd offer a wealth of experience and expertise across all market sectors in delivering electrical, instrumentation, data network and ancillary electrical systems.

The company has become one of the foremost electrical, network communications and instrumentation contractors in Ireland while developing a prestigious client base. H&F Electrical have successfully completed electrical projects across the construction spectrum, from Data Centres, Manufacturing, Healthcare, Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Commercial, Government and Technology sectors.

Our objective is to work in partnership with our clients to obtain mutually positive results. Total customer satisfaction is highest on our agenda, and we are continually improving our standards of excellence to meet our customers' needs and since our formation we have earned a reputation for quality workmanship and service. We are proud to have our Quality Management System certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Our company operates to the strictest safety standards and ongoing training forms an integral part of our Safety Policy.

H&F has earned a reputation for excellence, not only in performance, but in quality, safety and service.