Senior EHS Advisor - Construction Safety Leader (Ireland)

Mmd Construction Ltd; Cork; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Private health and life insurance

On-site gym and wellness programme

Employee assistance programme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MMD Construction in Cork is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will guide site teams and oversee multiple sites to improve safety, quality and environmental management in line with ISO standards.

You will lead EHS training, develop programmes, and ensure compliance with Irish legislation while fostering a proactive safety culture across projects.

Qualifications

• BSc in Health and Safety or SHWW diploma.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar EHS role within construction.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction legislation and best practice.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling certificates.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Proactive and self-motivated with a solution-focused mindset.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident in delivering training and engaging with teams at all levels.
• Capable of working independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail with leadership and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of EHS policies and ISO-aligned systems.
• Guide site/project teams on safety and environmental matters with compliance.
• Lead and develop the EHS Graduate Programme.
• Deliver toolbox talks, inductions, audits, and safety inspections.
• Prepare and review Construction Management Plans and Pre-Construction Safety plans.
• Assess risk assessments and method statements; suggest improvements.
• Promote proactive safety culture through training and onboarding.
• Monitor legislative updates for ongoing compliance.
• Contribute to EHS performance indicators and reporting.
• Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Maintain documentation in line with ISO Management System.
• Represent MMD Construction at meetings.
• Carry out other HSE duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proactive mindset

Education

BSc in Health and Safety or SHWW

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MMD Construction in Cork is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team. Reporting to the EHS Manager, you will guide site teams and oversee multiple sites to improve safety, quality and environmental management in line with ISO standards.

You will lead EHS training, develop programmes, and ensure compliance with Irish legislation while fostering a proactive safety culture across projects.