Safety Advisor Generation Projects

ESB; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Hybrid working

Staff well-being programmes

Travel opportunities

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Generation Projects Safety Specialist to ensure safety compliance across large-scale construction sites. You will work with the EMP Safety Team and delivery teams to drive safe project execution and continuous improvement.

The role reports to the Safety, Health & Environment Manager and involves audits, incident investigations, training delivery, and data reporting. Based in Dublin with nationwide travel and a hybrid working pattern.

Qualifications

• Requires Level 8 Health & Safety degree and minimum 5 years’ construction safety experience.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure full implementation of EMP and Generation & Trading Safety requirements across all sites.
• Conduct safety audits, review contractor safety documentation and procedures.
• Promote proactive safety culture through engagement and training.
• Lead investigations of incidents and near misses and implement corrective actions.
• Stay informed of legislation changes and advise management on compliance actions.

Skills

Safety leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing/leadership

Education

Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety

Tools

ISO 45001

Job description

Position Description

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Generation Projects is the group within ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) whose contribution is to efficiently deliver the generation and renewable capital infrastructure projects required to meet these goals.

Position Description

ESB is a purpose led company striving to create a brighter future for the customers and communities we serve, leading the transition to reliable, affordable, low-carbon energy. Generation Projects is the group within ESB Engineering and Major Projects (EMP) whose contribution is to efficiently deliver the generation and renewable capital infrastructure projects required to meet these goals.

The Generation Projects Safety Specialist will work in conjunction with the EMP Safety Team and Generation Projects delivery teams to ensure that the business is fully compliant with legislation and ESB requirements and that contractors are operating to the highest standards to ensure the safe delivery of our projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to develop their career in this new and innovative area of construction which will assist in tackling climate change.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full implementation of EMP and Generation & Trading Safety requirements, including ISO 45001 standards, across all project sites
• Conduct safety assurance audits, review contractor safety documentation and procedures, and support procurement processes related to contractor safety management.
• Promote a proactive safety culture among project teams and contractors through engagement, leadership, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Lead and participate in investigations of incidents and near misses, ensuring root causes are identified and corrective actions are implemented
• Deliver safety training and develop learning forums for internal teams and contractors to enhance safety awareness and competence including completing competency assessments
• Stay informed of changes in safety and health legislation, advising management on compliance actions and ensuring client responsibilities are fulfilled
• Compile and analyse safety performance data, report trends to SHE and Project Managers, and identify best practices and emerging safety trends

Essential

Experience and Qualifications

• Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety
• Minimum of 5 years’ Health & Safety experience within the construction industry on large scale projects
• Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent influencing, leadership, stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work on one’s own initiative
• Full valid driving license

Desirable

• Experience and knowledge of working on power generation construction
• ISO 45001 safety auditor training
• Environmental experience/qualification

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s offices in The Sidings, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin 2. This role requires regular travel throughout Ireland.

ESB is committed to smart working – combining digital tools with a culture of trust and empowerment to enable flexible ways of working. The successful candidate may work flexibly within their jurisdiction with attendance at the workplace for in-person collaboration on at least two anchor days per week. All smart working arrangements are subject to manager approval and ongoing review, based on the operational requirements of the role, the team, and the individual.

Reporting To

The role will report to the Safety, Health & Environment Manager, Generation Projects EMP, P&S.

Why Work with Us?

• Opportunity to lead Ireland’s transition to net zero carbon future
• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• Generous Pension
• Access to staff well-being programmes
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

Salary

€59,900 - €70,500 per annum (depending on experience)

Closing Date

2nd October 2026

Interview

Candidates who are shortlisted for interview will complete a Behavioural Interview based on each of the following Behaviours, which underpin how we work at ESB and are critical to delivering our strategy:

• Accountable and Ethical
• Collaborative
• Growing and Adaptive
• Proactive
• Respectful and Supportive

More information available on Our People Promise

Notes

The successful candidate will be required to evidence their right to work in the Republic of Ireland prior to commencement of employment.