Senior HSE Advisor – PSDP & Environmental Lead

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

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.