Safety Consultant

EHS International; Cork; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

EHS International, Cork-based consultancy, is seeking a Safety Consultant to support a diverse range of clients across Ireland. You will provide practical Health & Safety advice, conduct site visits and risk assessments, and help organisations improve safety standards, culture and compliance.

Based in Cork, you’ll gain exposure to different industries and environments, developing technical and client-facing skills within an experienced team. A performance share scheme rewards value and impact.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role.
• Third-level qualification in OSH or related field.
• Experience with risk assessments, safety audits and incident investigations.
• Willingness to travel to client sites and hold a valid driving licence.
• Eligible to work in Ireland.

Responsabilités

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice to clients across sectors.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments for clients.
• Assist with development and review of safety documentation and safe systems of work.
• Support accident investigations and determine root causes.
• Help clients maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation and best practice.
• Build relationships with client contacts and support ongoing safety requirements.
• Manage consultancy tasks and projects to high standards and deadlines.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and best practices.
• Collaborate with the EHS International team to share knowledge.

Connaissances

Health & Safety

Client-facing

Site visits

Risk assessment

Formation

Diploma/Degree in OSH or Environmental Health

Description du poste

Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 04/11/2026

EHS International is looking for a Safety Consultant to join our growing team, supporting a diverse range of clients across Ireland. With a strong pipeline of client work and a performance share scheme that rewards the value you bring, this is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional with 3–5 years' experience to develop their consultancy career.

You’ll work across a variety of client projects and sectors, providing practical Health & Safety advice, conducting site visits and assessments, and helping organisations improve their safety standards, culture and compliance. Based in Cork, you’ll gain exposure to different industries, working environments and safety challenges while developing your technical and client-facing skills as part of an experienced consultancy team.

If you’re looking to take the next step in your Health & Safety career, broaden your industry exposure and build your experience within a supportive and commercially focused consultancy, this could be the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide practical Health & Safety advice and guidance to clients across a range of sectors.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement.
• Assist clients with the development and review of safety documentation, policies, procedures and safe systems of work.
• Support accident and incident investigations, helping identify root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
• Help clients maintain compliance with relevant Health & Safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Build positive working relationships with client contacts and support their ongoing Health & Safety requirements.
• Manage assigned consultancy tasks and client projects, ensuring work is delivered to a high standard and within agreed deadlines.
• Keep up to date with legislative changes and emerging Health & Safety best practice.
• Work collaboratively with the wider EHS International team, sharing knowledge and contributing to continuous improvement.
• Good working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Strong risk assessment, auditing and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide practical, straightforward Health & Safety advice.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging with clients and site teams.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a genuine interest in improving workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently when required while contributing effectively to a wider team.
• Willingness to learn, develop technical expertise and take on increasing responsibility.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a leading EHS consultancy supporting a diverse range of clients and industries.
• Exposure to a variety of organisations, sites, projects and Health & Safety challenges.
• A varied role that allows you to build your consultancy experience and broaden your technical knowledge.
• Ongoing professional development, training and career progression opportunities.
• Support from an experienced team, with opportunities to learn from established EHS professionals.
• A performance share scheme that recognises and rewards the value you bring.
• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to safety culture, compliance and performance across client organisations.

Experience & Requirements

• 3–5 years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within a consultancy or a client-facing, multi-site environment.
• Experience across one or more industry sectors, with an interest in broadening your exposure to different environments.
• A relevant third-level qualification in Occupational Safety, Health & Safety, Environmental Health or a related discipline (Diploma or Degree).
• Good understanding of risk assessments, safety audits, incident investigations and safety documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally with clients.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to develop your technical and consultancy skills.
• Working towards professional membership of IOSH, or a similar relevant professional body, is advantageous.
• Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.
• Eligibility to work in the Republic of Ireland.