Junior Safety Advisor — Start Your EHS Career in Construction

EHS International; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring from EHS professionals

Training and certification support

Career progression opportunities

Team-oriented working environment

Job summary

EHS International is seeking a Junior Safety Advisor in Ireland to support senior EHS professionals across diverse construction and civil engineering projects. You will help maintain safety standards, conduct site inspections, and embed a culture of safety on client sites.

Requirements include a related degree or diploma, 0–2 years in safety, construction exposure, and knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation. Training and mentoring are available within a growing team.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in a safety-related role; internships or site placements welcome.
• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Construction site experience or familiarity with construction environments is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and relevant codes of practice.
• Strong communication, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
• Competency in Microsoft Office and safety reporting tools.
• Valid Safe Pass and Manual Handling certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support senior EHS professionals in delivering safety solutions.
• Assist in maintaining safety standards across client operations.
• Conduct site inspections and embed a culture of safety.
• Assist with safety reporting and project documentation.
• Contribute to training and mentoring within the team.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Proactive

Eager to learn

Construction site experience

Adaptability

Education

Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Safety reporting tools

Safe Pass

Job description

EHS International is seeking a Junior Safety Advisor in Ireland to support senior EHS professionals across diverse construction and civil engineering projects. You will help maintain safety standards, conduct site inspections, and embed a culture of safety on client sites.

Requirements include a related degree or diploma, 0–2 years in safety, construction exposure, and knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation. Training and mentoring are available within a growing team.