Health & Safety Advisor – €50m+ Data Centre Project

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Pension

Performance-related bonus

Professional subscription support

Ongoing training and CPD

Career progression opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor for a €50m+ data centre project in Northwest Dublin. You will support day-to-day safety and environmental management on a busy site, ensuring compliance with legislation and project procedures.

You will work with the Project Manager and site teams, carrying out inspections, risk assessments and incident investigations to promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Formación

• Must have a third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Must have 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or Safety Officer role within the construction industry.
• Proven knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction site safety requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice to site management, employees and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring accurate reporting and appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with site safety requirements and agreed safe systems of work.
• Review risk assessments and method statements to ensure works are planned and carried out safely.

Conocimientos

Health & Safety knowledge

Site inspections

Risk assessment

Communication

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Herramientas

Safety reporting systems

Descripción del empleo

Health & Safety Advisor – €50m+ Data Centre Project (BH-4095)

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Sector: Building & Construction

Salary: 65,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: Health & Safety Advisor – €50m+ Data Centre Project

Location: North Dublin, Co Dublin

Company: Tier 1 Irish Main Contractor

Package: €60,000 to €65,000 DOE + vehicle / allowance, pension and benefits

The Company

This Tier 1 Irish main contractor has a strong reputation for delivering large‑scale data centre, commercial, healthcare and industrial construction projects throughout Ireland.

With a strong pipeline of work across Dublin and the wider Leinster region, they are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of a €50m+ data centre construction project in Northwest Dublin.

The company is known for its experienced site teams, high construction standards and commitment to maintaining a safe working environment across technically demanding projects.

The Role: Health & Safety Advisor

As Health & Safety Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the day‑to‑day health, safety and environmental management of a €50m+ data centre construction project in Northwest Dublin.

Working closely with the Project Manager, site management team and subcontractors, you will ensure that site activities comply with health and safety legislation, company procedures and project‑specific requirements.

This is a site‑based position where you will play an important role in maintaining safety standards, carrying out inspections, identifying risks and promoting a positive safety culture across the project.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a third‑level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Must have 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or Safety Officer role within the construction industry.
• Proven knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction site safety requirements.
• Hands‑on experience conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with site management teams and subcontractors.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience with an Irish main contractor preferred.
• Data centre, industrial or large‑scale commercial construction experience beneficial.
• Experience working on projects involving multiple specialist subcontractors advantageous.
• Familiarity with digital safety reporting and inspection systems beneficial.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical health, safety and environmental advice to site management, employees and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, company policies and project‑specific safety procedures.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring accurate reporting and appropriate corrective actions.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with site safety requirements and agreed safe systems of work.
• Review risk assessments and method statements to ensure works are planned and carried out safely.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and site teams to identify hazards and implement preventative measures.
• Monitor corrective actions arising from inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Support site safety briefings, toolbox talks and ongoing safety awareness initiatives.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, inspection records and reports.
• Promote continuous improvement and communicate lessons learned across the project.

About You

You are a practical, approachable Health & Safety Advisor with a strong understanding of construction site operations and Irish health and safety legislation.

You will be comfortable working alongside Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors, identifying potential risks and providing sensible solutions that allow construction activities to progress safely.

You should be organised, confident communicating with different trades and capable of maintaining high safety standards on a busy construction site.

Previous data centre experience would be beneficial, although candidates with a strong background in commercial, industrial or large‑scale building projects will also be considered.

What's on Offer

Salary: €60,000 to €65,000 DOE

Benefits

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Pension
• Performance‑related bonus
• Professional subscription support
• Ongoing training and CPD
• Career progression opportunities
• Long‑term pipeline of major construction projects across Dublin

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for a Health & Safety Advisor to work on a €50m+ data centre development in Northwest Dublin with a Tier 1 Irish main contractor.

You will gain valuable experience on a substantial construction project involving multiple specialist contractors and technically demanding work packages, while working alongside an experienced site management team.

With a strong pipeline of projects across Ireland, the company offers long‑term stability and the opportunity to progress towards Senior Health & Safety Advisor or EHS Manager level.