Senior Health & Safety Advisor — Mechanical Engineering

Breagh Recruitment Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus 5-10%

Company vehicle

21 days annual leave

Education support

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning platform access

Bike to Work scheme

Career progression

Job summary

Based out of Dublin, Co Dublin, the Senior Health & Safety Advisor will take responsibility for maintaining and improving Health & Safety standards across mechanical engineering and construction projects.

You will work directly with Project Managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring company procedures and safe systems of work are properly implemented on site. This is a hands-on senior position with independence to identify issues and drive corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Must have proven Health & Safety experience within construction or engineering.
• Relevant Health & Safety qualification required.
• Proven experience managing Health & Safety requirements within a live site environment.
• Capable of working independently and dealing confidently with site management and subcontractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety procedures, RAMS and site compliance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day Health & Safety requirements across assigned construction projects.
• Carry out site inspections and audits and ensure corrective actions are properly closed out.
• Review RAMS, permits and subcontractor safety documentation before works commence.
• Monitor subcontractors and challenge unsafe working practices where required.
• Lead and support inductions, toolbox talks and site safety initiatives.
• Investigate incidents and near misses and provide clear reporting and corrective actions.
• Work closely with project management to maintain strong safety standards while supporting programme delivery.
• Provide practical guidance and support to Junior Health & Safety Advisors and site personnel.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Independent worker

Site management liaison

RAMS knowledge

Audit & reporting

Education

Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Based out of Dublin, Co Dublin, the Senior Health & Safety Advisor will take responsibility for maintaining and improving Health & Safety standards across mechanical engineering and construction projects.

You will work directly with Project Managers, engineers, supervisors and subcontractors, ensuring company procedures and safe systems of work are properly implemented on site. This is a hands-on senior position with independence to identify issues and drive corrective actions.