SHESQ Advisor

NexVentur group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Training & development

Generous annual leave

Retail discounts

Gym memberships

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

NexVentur group in Ireland is seeking a SHESQ Advisor to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with industry standards across Leinster and Dublin projects.

You will lead site inductions, drive SHESQ improvements, monitor legislation, and collaborate with project teams to deliver safe, high-quality infrastructure works.

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction or infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence teams at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience implementing behavioural-based safety programmes is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the SHESQ management systems.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Compile and maintain monthly SHESQ performance statistics and reports.
• Promote and champion behavioural safety initiatives and culture development programmes.
• Conduct and document regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in health, safety and environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Verify that all personnel on site hold the required training and competencies.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Complete and maintain SHESQ documentation and reporting.
• Identify potential hazards and environmental impacts, helping to establish controls.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality records are maintained and accessible.
• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation for project requirements.

Skills

Health & safety experience

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Behavioural safety

Attention to detail

Education

Higher Diploma in Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office / IT skills

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SHESQ Advisor to join a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse range of transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Leinster and Dublin regions.

This role is ideal for a motivated health and safety professional looking to play a key part in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting project teams in the safe and successful delivery of complex construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Compile and maintain monthly SHESQ performance statistics and reports.
• Promote and champion behavioural safety initiatives and culture development programmes.
• Conduct and document regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in health, safety and environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Verify that all personnel working on site hold the required training, certifications and competencies.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Complete and maintain all required SHESQ documentation and reporting.
• Identify potential hazards and environmental impacts, helping to establish appropriate control measures.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality records are maintained and readily accessible.
• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Participate in and present at monthly safety meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised and adaptable approach to work.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience implementing and supporting behavioural-based safety programmes is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual bonus scheme and salary review process.
• Company pension contribution scheme.
• Private healthcare allowance.
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay benefits.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Access to retail discounts, gym membership offers and cycle-to-work schemes.