Safety Advisor

Occupli; Leinster; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Fuel allowance

Overnight accommodation where required

Nationwide travel opportunities

Job summary

Occupli is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a major client in the Utilities sector, based in the Irish Midlands with travel nationwide. This is an initial 12-month contract with potential extension.

The role will ramp from approximately three days per week to full-time as project requirements increase. You will audit contractors, document findings, lead investigations, and provide expert health and safety guidance across projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as Safety Advisor in construction.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry practice.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and report writing.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Experience acting in or supporting PSCS/PSDP functions and traffic management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors and report findings.
• Document audit findings, observations and corrective actions clearly.
• Implement and maintain effective health and safety processes across projects.
• Lead or contribute to investigations of contractor incidents and root causes.
• Provide expert health and safety guidance to project teams and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external parties.
• Support teams in resolving complex safety issues and recommend practical solutions.
• Monitor compliance with legislation, standards and company policies.
• Deliver high standard of customer service and professional support.

Skills

Audit skills

Safety knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Driving licence

Education

Occupational Health & Safety Degree

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 requir
• 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