Senior Environmental Health & Safety Advisor

highr; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or travel allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Bonus

Professional

Job summary

highr invites an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join its Dublin-based team on major building projects. You will implement H&S policies, provide expert advice to Project Managers and site teams, and drive regular inspections and risk assessments to uphold Irish H&S standards.

You will review RAMS, conduct inductions, monitor subcontractors and investigate incidents while mentoring junior staff and promoting a proactive safety culture on site.

Qualifications

• Relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessments, method statements and site safety management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain company Health & Safety policies and procedures across assigned projects.
• Provide professional H&S advice and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Review RAMS, method statements, risk assessments and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings where required.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and challenge unsafe working practices.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and prepare appropriate reports.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and project documentation.
• Support the preparation and implementation of project-specific Health & Safety plans.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders regarding H&S matters.
• Promote a positive safety culture across project teams.
• Mentor and support junior Health & Safety personnel where required.
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend improvements to site practices and procedures.
• Assist project management teams in achieving company H&S targets and KPIs.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Reporting skills

Site liaison

H&S knowledge

Education

Third-level qualification in Health & Safety

Job description

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Dublin

Salary: €60,000–€70,000 + Package

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join its Dublin-based team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced construction safety professional to join one of Ireland's leading main contractors and work across major building projects in the Dublin region. The successful candidate will work closely with project management and site teams to ensure the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance are maintained throughout project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain company Health & Safety policies and procedures across assigned projects.
• Provide professional H&S advice and support to Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
• Identify hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Review RAMS, method statements, risk assessments and subcontractor safety documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings where required.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance and challenge unsafe working practices.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses and prepare appropriate reports.
• Maintain accurate H&S records and project documentation.
• Support the preparation and implementation of project-specific Health & Safety plans.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and other project stakeholders regarding H&S matters.
• Promote a positive safety culture across project teams.
• Mentor and support junior Health & Safety personnel where required.
• Monitor emerging risks and recommend improvements to site practices and procedures.
• Assist project management teams in achieving company H&S targets and KPIs.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Ideally 5+ years' Health & Safety experience within the construction industry.
• Strong preference for candidates with main contractor / Tier 1 construction experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Experience working on large-scale building projects would be highly advantageous.
• Excellent understanding of risk assessments, method statements and site safety management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident dealing with site management, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Ability to identify issues and implement practical solutions in a busy construction environment.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Full clean driving licence.

Package

A competitive package is available depending on experience, expected to include:

€60,000–€70,000 basic salary Plus a competitive company package which may include:

• Company vehicle or travel allowance
• Pension
• Healthcare
• Bonus
• Professional