Health And Safety Advisor

Ayrton Recruitment & Talent; Carlow; On-site; EUR 410,000 - 592,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Group are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our client, a leading engineering company specialising in the prefabrication of technical modules for the Data Centre, Oil & Gas, and Utilities sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background to support project delivery and promote high standards of health, safety, and compliance across site operations. This is a contract role of 8-12 weeks starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Strong construction background to support project delivery and promote health, safety, and compliance.
• Experience in RAMS preparation and permit‑to‑work systems.
• Experience carrying out internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update RAMS.
• Prepare site-specific Safe Work Procedures and safety documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Identify hazards and implement control measures to reduce risk.
• Support incident investigations and prepare corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, and engage with site personnel to promote safety.
• Liaise with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on health and safety matters.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure safe systems of work.

Skills

Construction

RAMS prep

Permit to work

Toolbox talks

Audits

Safety reporting

Team liaison

Independent worker

Job description

Ayrton Group are currently seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to join our client, a leading engineering company specialising in the prefabrication of technical modules for the Data Centre, Oil & Gas, and Utilities sectors.

The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background to support project delivery and promote high standards of health, safety, and compliance across site operations.

This is a contract role of 8-12 weeks starting as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Developing, reviewing, and updating Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
• Preparing and implementing site-specific Safe Work Procedures and safety documentation.
• Conducting site inspections, safety audits, and compliance assessments.
• Identifying hazards and implementing practical control measures to reduce risk.
• Supporting incident investigations and the close-out of corrective actions.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, client requirements, and industry best practices.
• Delivering toolbox talks, safety briefings, and engaging with site personnel to promote a positive safety culture.
• Liaising with project teams, subcontractors, and clients on all health and safety matters.
• Monitoring contractor performance and ensuring safe systems of work are maintained at all times.
• Previous experience in a Safety Advisor or Health & Safety role within the construction industry.
• Strong knowledge of RAMS preparation, permit‑to-work systems, and site safety procedures.
• Experience carrying out internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Excellent communication and report‑writing skills.
• Ability to work independently while supporting project teams in achieving safety objectives.