Health Safety Environment Advisor

LMH Engineering Ireland.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

LMH Engineering is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor for a 6-month fixed-term contract in Dublin. You will lead EHS activities across project sites and manufacturing operations, reporting to the EHS Manager and coordinating with subcontractors to uphold high safety standards.

Responsibilities include on-site safety contact, RAMS preparation, incident investigations, inductions, training records, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on EHS delivery on construction/manufacturing sites.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and leading inspections and investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Irish/EU health, safety and environmental law.
• Diploma/degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field.

Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site EHS contact for projects, advising on safe systems.
• Plan and perform site safety inspections, audits and walkdowns.
• Review RAMS and prepare RAMS where required for site teams.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks; maintain training records.
• Maintain EHS documents and prepare reports and KPIs.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and address non-compliance.
• Travel between sites to cover multiple locations as needed.

Skills

RAMS review

Site safety

Incident investigation

Training & toolbox talks

Audit & inspection

Legislation knowledge

MEP/manufacturing environments

Communication

Education

Level 7 Health & Safety

Diploma/degree in OHS/Environmental Engineering

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

LMH Engineering is seeking an experienced EHS Advisor to join us on a 6-month fixed-term contract to cover a period of increased project activity in one of our client sites based in Dublin. You will take hands‑on responsibility for EHS delivery across our project sites and manufacturing operations, working with the EHS Manager, site management and subcontractors to maintain high standards in a mechanical and structural contracting environment. This role suits a confident, self‑starting EHS professional who can make an impact quickly and is available to start at short notice.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the on-site EHS point of contact for assigned projects, advising site management on safe systems of work and statutory compliance.
• Plan and carry out site safety inspections, audits and walkdowns, identify risks and drive corrective actions through to close-out.
• Review and challenge Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) from site teams and subcontractors, and prepare RAMS where required.
• Lead the investigation of incidents and near misses, identify root causes and recommend preventive actions in line with company procedures.
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks, and keep EHS training records for site personnel and subcontractors up to date.
• Maintain EHS documentation, registers and files so they are ready for internal, client and statutory audits.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against site safety rules, PPE and permit-to-work requirements, and **escalate and resolve non-compliance**.
• Prepare EHS reports, KPIs and statistics for project and management review.
• Support the continued development of the company’s EHS management system during the contract period.
• Keep current with Irish and EU health, safety and environmental legislation relevant to construction and manufacturing.
• Level 7 Certificate in Health, Safety and Welfare at Work, or equivalent.
• NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent recognised EHS qualification.
• At least 3 years’ experience in an EHS Advisor or similar role in construction, M&E or manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, the General Application Regulations and the Construction Regulations.
• Proven experience reviewing RAMS, leading inspections and investigating incidents.
• Confident communicating with site teams, subcontractors and management, with strong attention to detail in reporting.
• Comfortable on active construction and manufacturing sites and willing to travel between sites.
• Valid Safe Pass card.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Available to start at short notice.
• Diploma or degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 management systems.
• Background in MEP/mechanical, fabrication or structural construction environments.
• Experience with EHS management software or digital inspection and reporting tools.
• First Aid (PHECC FAR) or Manual Handling Instructor certification.