Safety Advisor

Occupli Limited; Portlaoise; Presencial; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive contract rate

Fuel allowance

Overnight accommodation allowance where required

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Safety auditing

Health and safety guidance

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Problem-solving

Educación

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum)

Descripción del empleo

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.