Safety Advisor Generation Projects

Electricity Supply Board; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

ESB is seeking a Generation Projects Safety Specialist to join the EMP Safety Team and work with Generation Projects delivery teams across Ireland. The role focuses on implementing safety requirements, auditing contractor safety, and driving a proactive safety culture across large-scale power generation projects.

The successful candidate will have a Level 8 Health & Safety qualification, 5+ years’ construction safety experience, and a driving license, with flexibility for travel across Ireland

Qualifications

• Level 8 Qualification in Health and Safety.
• Minimum 5 years’ Health & Safety experience within the construction industry on large scale projects.
• Knowledge of Safety and Health legislation, codes of practice and standards.
• ISO 45001 safety auditor training.
• Full valid driving license.

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

Job description

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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 innovate 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

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
• Experience and knowledge of working on power generation construction
• ISO 45001 safety auditor training

Location

This position will be based in ESB’s offices in T he 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 tonet zero carbon future
• Career developmentthrough mentoring andtraining
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Sports and Social Clubs
• Networking opportunities
• Credit Union
• 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

€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:

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law.

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, [e-mail].

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.