Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Shareridge Ltd; Limerick; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle & fuel card

Career development & training

Pension & other company benefits

Job summary

Shareridge Ltd in Limerick is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our expanding HSQE team. Based at the Midwest office with travel to sites nationwide, you will promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with legislation across civil engineering and utilities projects.

You will lead risk assessments, method statements, toolbox talks, incident investigations and safety file compilation, while supporting project handover and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years HSQE experience in similar role.
• Relevant health and safety qualification.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and implement Shareridge's HSQE policies, procedures and management systems.
• Prepare method statements, Safe Plans of Action, toolbox talks and risk assessments.
• Provide practical HSQE guidance to management, site teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate health and safety training, inductions and records.
• Carry out site inspections and audits, report findings and implement corrective actions.
• Lead accident and incident reporting and investigations and identify root causes.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

Health and Safety qualification

Tools

EHS Insight

Job description

Job Description Role: Senior Health & Safety Advisor Location: Midwest Office, Limerick with travel to sites Nationwide Due to continued growth and the award of new contracts, Shareridge is seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our expanding HSQE team. The role can be based from our Midwest office in Limerick, with frequent travel to sites nationwide. This is a key position supporting the safe delivery of civil engineering and utilities projects, working closely with project teams, site management and client stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with best practice and legislative requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, career-driven professional to take on a senior advisory position with one of Irelands fastest-growing engineering companies, helping to shape and maintain high standards across a varied and growing project portfolio.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and implement Shareridges health, safety, quality and environmental policies, procedures and management systems.
• Prepare and communicate method statements, Safe Plans of Action, toolbox talks, risk assessments and health and safety plans.
• Provide practical HSQE advice and guidance to management, site teams, safety representatives, employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinate health and safety training, inductions and records for employees, agency personnel and subcontractors.
• Carry out regular site inspections and audits, report findings and ensure corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Lead accident and incident reporting and investigations, identifying root causes and implementing controls to prevent recurrence.
• Compile safety file information, support project handover and contribute to health and safety tender documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture and support Shareridges commitment to an incident- and injury-free workplace.
• Manage EHS Insight, ensuring documentation, safety statistics and reporting requirements are accurate and up to date.
• Deliver group HSQE initiatives, SOPs and continuous improvement actions across assigned project teams.
• Liaise with clients, external stakeholders, the EPA, HSA, RSA and other relevant public bodies to maintain compliance across site operations.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 4 years HSQE experience in similar role, preferably within utilities, civils or main contracting.
• Relevant health and safety qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation.
• Full clean manual driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide as required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in gap analysis and implementing practical improvements.
• Flexible, proactive and comfortable supporting teams across multiple sites.
• Motivated, diligent and committed to maintaining high safety standards.
• Proficient in English and eligible to work in Ireland.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package (commensurate with experience)
• Company vehicle & fuel card
• Career development & training opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Pension & other company benefits