Health & Safety Advisor

NexVentur group; Cork; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Professional development opportunities

Growing residential construction site

Job summary

NexVentur group is seeking Health & Safety Advisors to join our site-based team supporting multiple live residential developments in Cork. You will work closely with Site Management and the Regional HSEQ team to uphold high standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance.

The role focuses on promoting a positive safety culture, conducting site inspections, risk assessments, inductions and incident investigations, with travel between sites as required.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a construction-based Health & Safety role.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (QQI Level 6 or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting accident and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety walkabouts across active construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with safety procedures, safe systems of work and relevant legislation.
• Carry out RAMS and risk assessments for site activities.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, subcontractors and visitors.
• Support Site Management in maintaining Construction Stage Safety Plans and documentation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Safety culture promotion

Proactive mindset

Education

QQI Level 6 Health & Safety

Tools

HammerTech

Job description

Our client, a leading residential construction and development company, is seeking Health & Safety Advisors to join their growing team. These are site-based positions supporting multiple live residential developments and working closely with Site Management and the Regional HSEQ team to ensure the highest standards of health, safety, environmental and quality compliance are maintained.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a positive safety culture, supporting operational teams and ensuring compliance with Irish health & safety legislation and company standards.

Locations

• Fermoy, Co. Cork

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety walkabouts across active construction sites.
• Monitor compliance with company safety procedures, safe systems of work and relevant legislation.
• Carry out risk assessments and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements) to ensure suitability for site activities.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, subcontractors and visitors.
• Support Site Management teams in maintaining Construction Stage Safety Plans and associated documentation.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through toolbox talks, safety campaigns and engagement initiatives.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and maintain health & safety records.
• Ensure site documentation, permits and training records are current and accurately maintained.
• Liaise with management, subcontractors and external stakeholders on all health & safety matters.
• Prepare reports and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 1-2 years' experience within a construction-based Health & Safety role.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (QQI Level 6 or higher in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Experience supporting accident and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to influence safe working behaviours.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel between sites as required.
• Experience within residential construction projects.
• Safe Pass certification.
• Knowledge of digital health & safety management systems such as HammerTech or similar platforms.
• Membership of IOSH, or working towards professional accreditation.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and safety-focused approach.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging with operatives, subcontractors and management teams.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Solutions-focused with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Package

• 40-hour working week, aligned to site operating hours.
• Salary €45,000 - €60,000, depending on experience and suitability.
• Opportunity to work with a growing residential construction developer.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities available.