Senior EHS Advisor — Construction Safety Leader

MMD Construction (Cork) Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

Death In Service Insurance

On-site Office Gym

Team Days Out

Job summary

MMD Construction are seeking a Senior EHS Advisor to join our growing team and support health and safety across multiple sites in Ireland. The role focuses on implementing policy, guiding site teams, and ensuring compliance with legislation and ISO standards.

The successful candidate will lead the EHS Graduate Programme and deliver toolbox talks, inductions, audits, and safety inspections while promoting a proactive safety culture across projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in Health and Safety or Higher Diploma/Diploma in Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (SHWW).
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar EHS role within the construction industry.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish construction legislation and best practice.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Continuous Professional Development and Training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of company-wide EHS policies and continuously improve systems in line with ISO standards.
• Guide and advise site and project teams on daily safety and environmental matters, ensuring full compliance with legislation.
• Lead and develop MMD’s EHS Graduate Programme in line with corporate objectives.
• Deliver regular toolbox talks, site inductions, audits, and safety inspections.
• Prepare and review Construction Management Plans, contract award documentation, and Pre-Construction Health & Safety plans.
• Assess and advise on risk assessments and method statements, recommending improvements to reduce risk.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and engage staff through training, onboarding, and regular safety briefings.
• Monitor legislative updates to ensure internal practices remain compliant and up to date.
• Contribute to the delivery of key EHS performance indicators and reporting to management.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and preventative action plans.
• Ensure all documentation is accurately maintained in line with the ISO Management System.
• Represent MMD Construction at site and project meetings as required.
• Carry out other HSE-related duties as assigned by the EHS Manager or Senior Management.

Skills

Safety leadership

Site safety training

Stakeholder engagement

Education

BSc in Health and Safety / SHWW Diploma

Tools

MS Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint)

Job description

MMD Construction are seeking a Senior EHS Advisor to join our growing team and support health and safety across multiple sites in Ireland. The role focuses on implementing policy, guiding site teams, and ensuring compliance with legislation and ISO standards.

The successful candidate will lead the EHS Graduate Programme and deliver toolbox talks, inductions, audits, and safety inspections while promoting a proactive safety culture across projects.