Senior Health Safety Environment Advisor

Ayrton Group; Mullingar; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Group is seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join our established engineering team delivering design, construction and commissioning across power and multi-utility sectors.

Lead PSDP activities, develop HSE plans and drive a strong safety culture on diverse projects. You will monitor compliance, conduct investigations and liaise with clients and stakeholders while ensuring environmental controls are in place.

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or related discipline.
• Recognised professional health and safety qualification.
• Significant experience as Health & Safety Advisor / Senior Health & Safety Advisor in engineering, construction, utilities, energy or infrastructure.
• Demonstrable PSDP experience.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and construction safety requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, safety inspections, auditing and incident investigation.
• Experience on complex engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Experience in power, utilities, energy or multi-utility sectors is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage personnel at all levels.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert health and safety advice and support across engineering, construction and commissioning projects.
• Act as PSDP (Project Supervisor Design Process) where required, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and project requirements.
• Coordinate and manage health and safety activities throughout the design and project lifecycle.
• Review and contribute to design risk assessments, risk registers, method statements and other project safety documentation.
• Identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations across project locations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with company health and safety standards.
• Lead and support incident, accident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance to project managers, engineers, supervisors and site teams on health and safety matters.
• Develop, review and maintain project-specific health and safety plans and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, regulations and best practice.
• Support toolbox talks, safety briefings and training initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the organisation.
• Provide environmental advice and support across projects, ensuring environmental requirements and controls are implemented.
• Monitor environmental performance and assist with environmental inspections, audits and compliance assessments.
• Support the management of environmental risks associated with construction and engineering activities.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Assist with continuous improvement of HSEQ management systems.
• Prepare health, safety and environmental reports, statistics and performance updates for management and clients.

Skills

PSDP

Risk assessment

Auditing

Incident investigation

Communication

Site inspections

Environmental management

Stakeholder engagement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Driving licence

Education

Third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or related

Recognised professional health and safety qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join an established engineering company delivering design, construction and commissioning services across the power and multi-utility sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a health and safety professional with strong PSDP and Environmental experience to play a key role in ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and environmental performance across a diverse range of projects.

Job Description

• Provide expert health and safety advice and support across engineering, construction and commissioning projects.
• Act as PSDP (Project Supervisor Design Process) where required, ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and project requirements.
• Coordinate and manage health and safety activities throughout the design and project lifecycle.
• Review and contribute to design risk assessments, risk registers, method statements and other project safety documentation.
• Identify potential hazards and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and safety observations across project locations.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with company health and safety standards.
• Lead and support incident, accident and near-miss investigations, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Provide guidance and support to project managers, engineers, supervisors and site teams on health and safety matters.
• Develop, review and maintain project-specific health and safety plans and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, regulations and industry best practice.
• Support the development and delivery of toolbox talks, safety briefings and training initiatives.
• Promote a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation.
• Provide environmental advice and support across projects, ensuring environmental requirements and controls are effectively implemented.
• Monitor environmental performance and assist with environmental inspections, audits and compliance assessments.
• Support the management of environmental risks associated with construction and engineering activities.
• Liaise with clients, designers, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders on health, safety and environmental matters.
• Assist with the continuous improvement of the company's Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems.
• Prepare health, safety and environmental reports, statistics and performance updates for management and clients.

Requirements

• Relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Recognised professional health and safety qualification.
• Significant experience working in a Health & Safety Advisor / Senior Health & Safety Advisor role within engineering, construction, utilities, energy or infrastructure.
• Demonstrable experience acting as or working closely with a PSDP.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction safety requirements.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, safety inspections, auditing and incident investigation.
• Experience working on complex engineering, construction or infrastructure projects.
• Previous experience within the power, utilities, energy or multi-utility sectors would be highly advantageous.
• Practical understanding of design risk management and the principles of safe design.
• Environmental management experience, with a good understanding of environmental compliance and construction-related environmental risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage personnel at all levels.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also operating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary project team.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and driving continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental performance.
• Experience with relevant Health & Safety and Environmental management systems and standards would be an advantage.