Health & Safety Advisor

Vickerstock; Leinster; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Vickerstock is partnering with an established civil engineering contractor to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor across the Leinster region. You will work with Contracts Managers and site teams to ensure live project safety, compliance, and a strong safety culture.

The role focuses on advising on H&S plans, RAMS, risk assessments, and safe systems of work, with travel to project sites as required. A Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and 2–4 years' experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent qualification.
• 2-4 years' experience in a Health & Safety role in civil engineering or construction.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety requirements.
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Practical understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to Contracts Managers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Support development and implementation of project H&S Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and safe systems of work.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety meetings; identify hazards and improvements.
• Monitor compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and project requirements.
• Investigate accidents and incidents; identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement with site personnel.

Skills

Communication

Site inspections

Risk assessment

HSE guidance

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with an established civil engineering contractor on the appointment of a Health & Safety Advisor to support projects across the Leinster region.

Working closely with Contracts Managers and site teams, you will provide practical Health & Safety support across live projects, ensuring compliance, identifying risks and promoting a positive safety culture throughout project delivery.

In your new role:

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to Contracts Managers, site teams and subcontractors
• Support the development and implementation of project H&S Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements and safe systems of work
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety meetings, identifying hazards and areas for improvement
• Monitor compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation, company procedures and project requirements
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and ensuring corrective actions are implementedWork closely with project teams to identify and address H&S requirements ahead of upcoming construction activities
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with site safety requirements
• Support the implementation of H&S improvements and promote safe working practices across projects
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation, inspection records and compliance reports
• Promote a proactive Health & Safety culture through regular engagement with site personnel

What you'll need to succeed:

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent recognised qualification
• 2-4 years' experience within a Health & Safety role in civil engineering or construction
• Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety requirements
• Experience conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Practical understanding of RAMS and safe systems of work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage operational teams and subcontractors
• Good organisational skills and a proactive approach to identifying and managing risk
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required

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

• Previous experience supporting major civil engineering or infrastructure projects
• Experience working across multiple live construction sites
• Exposure to incident investigation and corrective action management
• Experience engaging directly with Contracts Managers and senior project teams

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction H&S professional to join a growing team delivering a diverse range of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.