Lead HSEQ Advisor

FRS Recruitment; Galway; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary negotiable

Exposure to major infrastructure

Training and professional development

Collaborative working environment

Long-term career progression

Influence HSEQ/sustainability across a

Job summary

FRS Recruitment is seeking a Senior HSEQ professional for a senior lead role in Galway, Ireland. The position focuses on pre-construction, PQQs, tender submissions, and ongoing HSEQ system development across civil, structural and MEICA projects.

You will mentor team members, ensure HSEQ compliance, and support sustainability reporting while collaborating with pre-construction, technical and construction teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant HSEQ experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current Irish environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Strong experience reviewing tender documentation and preparing HSEQ responses for PQQ and tender submissions.
• Previous experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary projects would be highly beneficial.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with construction, technical and senior management teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, preparation and drafting of HSEQ content for PQQs and tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation and identify project-specific HSEQ requirements.
• Prepare tailored HSEQ responses in line with client requirements and company policies.
• Provide HSEQ input to Construction and Technical teams regarding project requirements, constraints and proposed delivery.
• Attend site visits for prospective and current projects.
• Review and further develop existing HSEQ processes, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure procedures remain compliant with current Irish health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Support the continued development of the company's sustainability procedures and reporting.
• Mentor and support the professional development of other members of the team.
• Promote strong HSEQ standards across the wider organisation.

Skills

Written communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Education

Level 7 EH&S qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

This is a senior HSEQ position with a strong focus on pre-construction, PQQs and tender submissions, alongside the continued development of HSEQ systems and support of project delivery teams. Working across a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects incorporating Civil, Structural and MEICA elements, you will play an important role in ensuring HSEQ requirements are fully considered from tender stage through to project delivery. The role as Lead HSEQ Advisor, you will work closely with pre-construction, technical and construction teams, providing specialist HSEQ input across prospective and live projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review, preparation and drafting of HSEQ content for PQQs and tender submissions.
• Review tender documentation and identify project-specific HSEQ requirements.
• Prepare tailored HSEQ responses in line with client requirements and company policies.
• Provide HSEQ input to Construction and Technical teams regarding project requirements, constraints and proposed delivery.
• Attend site visits for prospective and current projects.
• Review and further develop existing HSEQ processes, procedures and management systems.
• Ensure procedures remain compliant with current Irish health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Support the continued development of the company's sustainability procedures and reporting.
• Mentor and support the professional development of other members of the team.
• Promote strong HSEQ standards across the wider organisation.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Level 7 qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or equivalent.
• Minimum 7 years' relevant HSEQ experience.
• Thorough knowledge of current Irish environmental, health and safety legislation.
• Strong experience reviewing tender documentation and preparing HSEQ responses for PQQ and tender submissions.
• Previous experience within civil engineering, construction or infrastructure.
• Experience working across multi-disciplinary projects would be highly beneficial.
• Excellent written communication and report-writing skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to engage effectively with construction, technical and senior management teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively on your own initiative.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Exposure to a wide range of major infrastructure projects.
• Training and support towards continued professional development.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Opportunity to influence HSEQ and sustainability processes across the wider business.

This position would suit an experienced Senior HSEQ Advisor, Lead HSEQ Advisor or Senior Health & Safety professional who is looking to move beyond a purely site-focused position and take greater involvement in pre-construction, tenders, compliance and HSEQ strategy.

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