Senior Health and Safety Advisor

SISK Group; Limerick; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned international construction company in County Limerick is seeking a Senior Advisor HSEQ. This role involves supporting project teams to ensure health, safety, and quality standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will have experience in construction HSEQ, a degree in Health and Safety or a related field, and the ability to mentor junior team members. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Unlimited learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in risk assessment and compliance monitoring.
• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Ability to manage workloads effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation of HSEQ systems on projects.
• Conduct site inspections and compliance audits.
• Provide HSEQ training and briefings to site teams.

Skills

Experience in construction HSEQ

Knowledge of health and safety requirements

Strong communication and reporting skills

Ability to influence operational teams

Proactive risk identification

Education

Degree in Health and Safety or related discipline

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family‑owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

The Senior Advisor HSEQ provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site. Works under the guidance of the Manager HSEQ and Senior Manager HSEQ to implement company HSEQ systems and statutory requirements. Supports mentoring of Advisors and Graduate Advisors within the business unit.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and implementation of HSEQ systems, procedures and standards on allocated projects
• Conduct site inspections, audits and reviews to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, environmental management plans and wellbeing initiatives
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring thorough analysis and follow‑up on corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on HSEQ matters – Deliver HSEQ awareness briefings, toolbox talks and training to site teams
• Collect, analyse and report HSEQ performance data to the Manager HSEQ
• Promote a positive HSEQ culture through engagement with site teams
• Support tender and pre‑contract processes with HSEQ input
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, standards and best practice and support compliance across projects

Experience And Skills

• Experience in construction HSEQ within a project environment
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, quality and wellbeing requirements
• Ability to advise and influence operational teams and subcontractors
• Strong communication, reporting and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload in a dynamic environment
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating HSEQ risks

Qualifications and Training

• Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management or related discipline
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification
• Experience in risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation and compliance monitoring.

Desirable

• IOSH or other professional membership
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 or other relevant management systems
• Previous experience mentoring junior HSEQ team members
• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave plus additional company days
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic.

Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion - your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

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