Senior EHS Advisor - Cork

Pivotal Recruitment Limited; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Career development

Supportive working environment

Work on high-profile projects

Job summary

Pivotal Recruitment Limited are recruiting a Senior EHS Advisor to join a leading Tier 1 contractor delivering major commercial and pharmaceutical projects in Cork. The role focuses on developing and implementing EHS management systems, ensuring compliance with legislation and project requirements across sites.

Based in Cork, you will lead RAMS, risk assessments, permits to work, deliver inductions and toolbox talks, conduct inspections and incident investigations, and support improvement

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' EHS experience within the construction industry.
• Experience on large-scale construction projects is essential.
• Commercial, pharmaceutical or similarly complex project experience is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management capability.
• Ability to work independently and own EHS requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Provide expert EHS advice to management, employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Deliver site inductions, training programmes and toolbox talks.
• Review RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Identify areas for improvement and ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Lead incident investigations and share lessons learned.
• Monitor and record safety interventions and manage project EHS requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, registers, reports and MIS.
• Support site management in EHS initiatives.
• Assist with Safety Files for project handover.
• Promote a positive safety culture and proactive safety leadership.
• Build relationships with project teams, subcontractors, clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety

Job description

Location: Cork
Sector: Commercial & Pharmaceutical Construction
Job Type: Permanent

We are currently recruiting for a Senior EHS Advisor to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering major construction projects across Ireland and the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced EHS professional to join a well-established business and play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of Environmental, Health & Safety across major commercial and pharmaceutical projects in Cork.

The Role

As Senior EHS Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation and continuous improvement of the company's EHS management systems, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policies and project requirements.

The position will be based in Cork, with the successful candidate potentially working across various projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain EHS policies, procedures and management systems.
• Provide expert EHS advice and guidance to management, employees and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Environmental, Health & Safety legislation.
• Deliver site inductions, training programmes and toolbox talks.
• Review and develop RAMS, risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations.
• Identify areas for improvement and ensure corrective actions are followed through to completion.
• Lead and support incident investigations, ensuring lessons learned are communicated effectively.
• Monitor and record safety interventions and proactively manage project EHS requirements.
• Maintain EHS records, registers, reports and management information.
• Support site management in developing and communicating EHS initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation and compilation of Safety Files for project handover.
• Promote a positive safety culture and a proactive approach to eliminating incidents and injuries.
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors, clients and other key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8 years' EHS experience within the construction industry.
• Previous experience working on large-scale construction projects.
• Commercial, pharmaceutical or similarly complex project experience would be highly advantageous.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building ability.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of EHS requirements.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction best practice.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor.
• Major commercial and pharmaceutical projects.
• Long-term career development and progression.
• Professional and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, technically complex projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.