Health Safety Environment Advisor

ERSG Ltd; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ERSG Ltd seeks a Health & Safety Advisor to support high safety standards across large-scale construction projects in Ireland. You will partner with project teams to provide practical guidance, manage risk, and foster a proactive safety culture on site.

You will conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments, review method statements, investigate incidents, and ensure compliance with Irish legislation and company standards. Strong communication and stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Health & Safety or related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction.
• Experience on large-scale commercial/infrastructure projects desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide H&S advice to project managers and site teams.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements.
• Investigate accidents and near misses and identify root causes.
• Monitor subcontractor H&S performance.
• Support site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Develop practical safety improvement actions.
• Stay updated on Irish H&S legislation and best practice.
• Contribute to safety reporting and management systems.
• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

H&S knowledge

Communication skills

Site safety

Risk assessments

Education

Health & Safety degree/qualification

Job description

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of high safety standards across large-scale construction projects.

The successful candidate will work closely with project and operational teams, providing practical health and safety guidance, supporting risk management processes and helping to maintain a strong and proactive safety culture across projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional Health & Safety advice and guidance to project managers, site teams and subcontractors across large-scale construction projects.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, company standards and project requirements.
• Prepare and review risk assessments, method statements and other H&S documentation, ensuring effective implementation on site.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor subcontractor H&S performance and work collaboratively with them to maintain high safety standards.
• Support site inductions, toolbox talks and H&S training, helping to develop a strong and proactive safety culture.
• Identify potential risks and areas for improvement and provide practical solutions to project and site teams.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Irish H&S legislation, regulations and construction industry best practice.
• Contribute to H&S reporting, performance monitoring and the continuous improvement of safety management systems.
• Build effective working relationships with project managers, site management, employees, subcontractors and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant degree, diploma or professional qualification in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role within the construction industry.
• Experience working on large-scale commercial, infrastructure or similar construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction safety standards.
• Practical experience with risk assessments, site inspections, audits and incident investigations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with stakeholders at all levels.