SHESQ Advisor

NexVentur group; Kildare; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Pension contribution scheme

Private healthcare allowance

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay benefits

Maternity and paternity benefits

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Retail discounts

Gym membership offers

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

NexVentur group in Leinster, Ireland, is seeking a SHESQ Advisor to support safety, health, environmental and quality management across infrastructure projects.

You will lead site inductions, maintain SHESQ documentation, ensure ISO compliance, and promote behavioural safety across teams on site. The role offers a clear path for professional development and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong IT skills

Education

Higher Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety

Job description

SHESQ Advisor

Location: Kildare / Leinster Region, Ireland

Salary: €70k - €90k D.O.E

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.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to retail discounts, gym membership offers and cycle-to-work schemes.