Health and Safety Advisor

Optimize Recruitment; Kilkenny; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in energy and telecommunications is seeking an experienced Health and Safety Advisor to oversee site EHS activities and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires a relevant qualification, a minimum of 3 years' experience preferably in construction, and strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation. This full-time position includes benefits such as a company vehicle and involves regular travel nationwide to support critical projects across Ireland.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all site EHS activities in alignment with project timelines and legal standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to embed health and safety practices across all phases of projects.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and project safety documentation.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support incident investigations and compile reports on findings and corrective actions.
• Actively participate in team briefings, client meetings, and safety forums to promote best practice.
• Advise site and project managers on EHS requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Health & Safety

Education

Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Health and Safety Advisor

Location: South East

Permanent Full Time Role

Monday / Friday

€50,000 - €57,000 (DoE)

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation.
• Confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Full, clean driver’s licence.

Key Duties

• Oversee and coordinate all site EHS activities in alignment with project timelines and legal standards.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to embed health and safety practices across all phases of projects.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements, and project safety documentation.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Support incident investigations and compile reports on findings and corrective actions.
• Actively participate in team briefings, client meetings, and safety forums to promote best practice.
• Advise site and project managers on EHS requirements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

About the Role

Optimize Recruitment are currently working with a leading provider operating within the energy and telecommunications sectors.

The company, known for delivering large-scale national projects, is seeking an experienced and motivated EHS Officer to join their expanding team.

With operations across Ireland, this role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of critical projects that support the development of essential services nationwide.

The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring environmental, health and safety standards are maintained across multiple utility-based projects.

Working closely with senior project and health & safety personnel, the EHS Officer will take an active role in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and promoting a proactive safety culture on-site. The position requires regular nationwide travel and direct involvement in day-to-day H&S coordination and reporting.

Additional Opportunities in the EHS Space Include

• Senior EHS Advisor - Dublin - €70,000 - €85,000
• Health and Safety Advisor - Munster (Multi Site Role) €45,000 - €65,000
• EHS Manager - Kilkenny / Carlow - €60,000 - €70,000
• Safety Officer - Carlow - €50,000 - €60,000
• Health and Safety Advisor (PSDP) - Galway €50,000 - €67,000

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Reference - OR14405

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Skills

• Health & Safety

Benefits

• Company Vehicle