Senior Site-Based EHS Advisor – Ireland

Designer Group; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join our Ireland site-based Safety team. The role requires 3+ years in construction health and safety and a QQI Level 7+ qualification in Health & Safety.

You will lead audits, manage RAMS, deliver training, and provide on-site EHS guidance to ensure compliance with company and client procedures. Fluent English, a full driving licence, and First Aid are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ health and safety experience in construction.
• Third-level qualification in Health & Safety (QQI Level 7 or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Conduct site audits and inspections to ensure safety compliance.
• Assist with accident/incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Audit and assess potential new contractors before they commence work.
• Develop and implement Behavioural Safety policies and carry out training.
• Supervise EHS documentation to support the safety management system.
• Deliver health & safety orientation programmes for site personnel.
• Prepare and deliver training courses including assessments.
• Represent the company at site EHS meetings.
• Review Safe Work Plans (SWPs) and RAMS for site tasks.
• Provide EHS advice and direction to on-site personnel.
• Collect information for handover to Client at project end.
• Track and report weekly KPIs to SMT.

Skills

Fluent in English

First Aid Responder

Full driving licence

Flexibility

Professional presentation

Education

Health & Safety qualification (QQI L7 or equivalent)

Job description

Designer Group is seeking a Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor to join our Ireland site-based Safety team. The role requires 3+ years in construction health and safety and a QQI Level 7+ qualification in Health & Safety.

You will lead audits, manage RAMS, deliver training, and provide on-site EHS guidance to ensure compliance with company and client procedures. Fluent English, a full driving licence, and First Aid are essential.