Safety Advisor

Occupli Limited; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Fuel allowance

Overnight accommodation allowance where required

Job summary

Occupli Limited is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor for a major client in the Utilities sector based in Portlaoise, Ireland. This initial 12-month contract may evolve into a full-time role, involving regular travel to various operational sites nationwide.

The ideal candidate must possess a degree in Occupational Health & Safety and a minimum of 5 years' experience in the construction sector, with strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Full, clean driving license and willingness to travel nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors in line with agreed standards.
• Work proactively with client management to implement health and safety processes.
• Lead or contribute to investigations of contractor incidents.

Skills

Safety auditing

Health and safety guidance

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum)

Job description

Portlaoise, Ireland | Posted on 09/06/2026

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.

Requirements

• Conduct 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.
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report‑writing skills.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Experience acting in or supporting PSCS and PSDP functions.
• Traffic Management experience.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors.
• Competitive contract rate.
• Fuel allowance.
• Overnight accommodation allowance where required.
• Opportunity to work on significant utilities projects with a leading national organisation.
• Potential contract extension and increased working hours as project requirements expand.