Health And Safety Advisor

Search Talent; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Professional subscriptions

Career development

Job summary

Search Talent is recruiting an experienced Health & Safety Advisor for a major construction contractor in Ireland. You will partner with site teams to embed best practices, conduct inspections and risk assessments, and lead investigations into incidents. You’ll drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with Irish HSE requirements.

The role offers a competitive package, pension participation, and genuine opportunities for professional development within a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• A relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with site teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice to site management, employees and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and ensure proper reporting.
• Identify hazards and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Monitor compliance with HSE legislation, policies and procedures.

Skills

Health & Safety mgmt

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Accident investigation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety

Job description

Permanent | Competitive Salary & Benefits

The Opportunity

Search Talent is recruiting an experienced and motivated Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of an established construction contractor with a strong pipeline of projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a safety professional who enjoys working closely with site teams, influencing best practice and playing an active role in the successful delivery of construction projects.

The position offers a supportive working environment, a varied workload and genuine opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice to site management, employees and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring appropriate reporting and follow-up.
• Identify potential hazards and recommend effective corrective and preventative measures.
• Monitor compliance with relevant HSE legislation, policies and procedures.
• Support the development and implementation of safe working practices.
• Work collaboratively with project teams to improve safety performance and promote a positive safety culture.
• Communicate lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement across projects.

The Ideal Candidate

• A relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• A sound understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to health and safety.
• Previous experience in a construction or site-based environment would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary and attractive benefits package.
• Company pension scheme.
• Support for professional subscriptions and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to gain exposure to a variety of construction activities.
• Long-term career progression within an established organisation.