Safety Advisor

Occupli Limited; Leinster; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Fuel allowance

Overnight accommodation (where needed)

Contract extension potential

Job summary

Occupli Limited seeks an experienced Safety Advisor for a major client in the Utilities sector. The role is based in the Irish Midlands with regular travel to sites nationwide and will start on a 12‑month contract with potential extension. It will ramp from ~3 days per week to full-time as project needs grow.

The candidate will conduct contractor safety audits, document findings, and provide expert guidance. Strong knowledge of Irish legislation and driving licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Assess safety and quality of contractors against standards.
• Document audit findings and actions clearly.
• Provide health and safety guidance to project teams and contractors.
• Lead or support investigations of incidents and near-misses.
• Maintain compliance with Irish health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors and report findings.
• Document observations and corrective actions for management.
• Provide expert health and safety guidance to projects and stakeholders.
• Lead or assist investigations into contractor incidents.
• Support implementation of safety processes across sites and teams.
• Travel nationwide to client sites as required.

Skills

Safety audits

Incident investigations

Stakeholder management

PSCS/PSDP experience

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Job description

Occupli is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a major client operating within the Utilities sector. Based in the Irish Midlands, this role will involve regular travel to various operational sites nationwide.

This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension. The role is expected to ramp up from approximately three days per week initially to a full-time position as project requirements increase.

Requirement

• sConduct safety and quality audits of contractors in line with agreed standards and reporting requirements
• .Ensure audit findings, observations, and corrective actions are accurately documented and communicated
• .Work proactively with client teams and management to implement and maintain effective health and safety processes and procedures
• .Lead or contribute to investigations of contractor incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions
• .Provide expert health and safety guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders
• .Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• .Act as a subject matter expert and resource for health and safety best practices across projects and operational activities
• .Support teams in resolving complex health and safety issues and recommend practical solutions
• .Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies
• .Deliver a high standard of customer service and professional support at all times
• alDegree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum
• ).Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction secto
• r.Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practice
• s.Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skill
• s.Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwid
• leExperience acting in or supporting PSCS and PSDP function
• s.Traffic Management experienc
• e.Experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sector
• itsCompetitive contract ra
• te.Fuel allowan
• ce.Overnight accommodation allowance where requ
• ed.Opportunity to work on significant utilities projects with a leading national organisati
• on.Potential contract extension and increased working hours as project requirements expa