Health And Safety Advisor

Ayrton Recruitment & Talent; Wicklow; Presencial; EUR 52.000 - 77.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ayrton Group is recruiting on behalf of a leading geotechnical drilling contractor for a Health & Safety Advisor on a major substation project near Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow.

The role focuses on maintaining high standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and fostering a positive safety culture on site. This six-week assignment involves day-to-day safety support, RAMS preparation, site inspections, toolbox talks, incident investigations, and liaison with clients and regulators.

Formación

• NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma or equivalent required.
• Full clean driving licence and Safe Pass required.
• Experience on large infrastructure projects is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Provide day-to-day health and safety support across site operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, industry standards and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety walks.
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work and risk controls.
• Assist in RAMS preparation, review and implementation.
• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents and near-misses, implementing corrective actions.
• Deliver site safety inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

MS Office

Educación

NEBOSH General Certificate

Safe Pass

Full clean driving licence

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Ayrton Group is currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading geotechnical drilling contractor, for the position of Health & Safety Advisor on a major substation project near Rathdrum Co. Wicklow.

Our client is delivering geotechnical site investigation and drilling works for this significant infrastructure development, maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and regulatory compliance is central to project delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive Health & Safety professional to join a reputable contractor working on a high-profile energy infrastructure project and play a key role in fostering a positive safety culture on site.

Duration: 6 weeks(Monday - Friday)

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day health and safety support across all site operations.
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, industry standards, and company procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks.
• Monitor and enforce safe systems of work and risk control measures.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and implementation of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
• Lead accident, incident, near-miss, and hazard investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver site safety inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Support management in maintaining a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
• Liaise with clients, contractors, site management, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Ensure all safety records, inspections, and documentation are maintained accurately.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and site safety performance.
• Provide guidance and support to site teams on all health and safety matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH General Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent).
• Previous experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within construction, civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure, or ground investigation sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience working on large-scale infrastructure, energy, utility, or civil engineering projects is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently while supporting site management teams.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Safe Pass required.

About Our Client:

Our client is a well-established geotechnical drilling contractor specialising in site investigation, ground investigation, and geotechnical services across Ireland. They have successfully delivered projects within the infrastructure, utilities, renewable energy, and construction sectors and are committed to the highest standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance.

Ayrton Group is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.