Health & Safety Advisor

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock, partnering with an established construction contractor, is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor to join a busy live project portfolio in Ireland. You will provide practical guidance to project managers and site teams, develop risk assessments, monitor compliance and foster a proactive safety culture across sites.

The role requires a relevant qualification, at least 3 years in construction H&S, knowledge of legislation and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' H&S experience within construction.
• Strong knowledge of construction H&S legislation and best practices.
• Experience developing risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Practical understanding of high-risk construction activities and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Provide H&S advice and support to project managers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Support implementation and improvement of H&S policies and systems.
• Oversee development, review and implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Monitor compliance across construction activities, including lifting operations, temporary works and permit-to-work arrangements.
• Support contractor compliance, site inductions, emergency procedures and fire safety arrangements.
• Work with management to identify training needs and ensure appropriate competency standards are maintained.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Support site safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives.
• Monitor H&S performance, providing reports and recommendations to management.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and promote continuous improvement across project operations.

Skills

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

Site engagement

Proactive approach

Attention to detail

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established construction contractor on the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction H&S professional to join a well-established business delivering a range of construction projects.

Working closely with project teams and operational management, you will provide practical Health & Safety guidance, monitor compliance and support the continued development of a positive safety culture across live construction sites.

In your new role:

• Provide Health & Safety advice and support to project managers, site teams and subcontractors
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of H&S policies, procedures and management systems
• Oversee the development, review and implementation of risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Monitor compliance across construction activities, including lifting operations, temporary works and permit-to-work arrangements
• Support contractor compliance, site inductions, emergency procedures and fire safety arrangements
• Work with management to identify training needs and ensure appropriate competency standards are maintained
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• Support site safety meetings and employee engagement initiatives
• Monitor H&S performance, providing reports and recommendations to management
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and promote continuous improvement across project operations

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree, Diploma or relevant qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years' Health & Safety experience within construction
• Strong working knowledge of construction H&S legislation and best practice
• Experience developing and reviewing risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Practical understanding of high-risk construction activities and contractor management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage site teams and senior management
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, hands-on approach to Health & Safety

Desirable (it would be great if you have this, but don't worry if you don't):

• Experience supporting H&S across multiple construction projects
• Knowledge of lifting operations, temporary works and permit-to-work systems
• Experience conducting incident investigations and managing corrective actions
• Experience supporting H&S training and workforce engagement

For a more detailed brief and a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with Sam Geddis, our Health & Safety Specialist, today.