ZR_931_JOB

Chris Mee Group; Portlaoise; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel allowance

Overnight accommodation allowance

Competitive contract rate

Job summary

Occupli is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor for a major utilities client in the Irish Midlands. The role involves nationwide travel, an initial three-day workweek ramping to full-time as needed, and a 12-month contract with potential extension.

You will lead safety audits, investigations, and provide expert guidance to project teams and stakeholders. Applicants should have a Level 8 Occupational Health & Safety degree, 5+ years in a Safety Advisor role within construction, and strong

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors and report findings.
• Document audit findings, observations and corrective actions.
• Provide expert health and safety guidance to project teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Safety audits

Quality audits

Stakeholder management

Report writing

Incident investigations

Health & safety guidance

Root cause analysis

Contractor management

PSCS/PSDP familiarity

Travel readiness

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum)

Job description

Portlaoise, Ireland | Posted on 09/06/2026

Occupli is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a major client operating within the Utilities sector. Based in the Irish Midlands, this role will involve regular travel to various operational sites nationwide.

This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension. The role is expected to ramp up from approximately three days per week initially to a full-time position as project requirements increase.

Requirements

• Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors in line with agreed standards and reporting requirements.
  
• Ensure audit findings, observations, and corrective actions are accurately documented and communicated.
  
• Work proactively with client teams and management to implement and maintain effective health and safety processes and procedures.
  
• Lead or contribute to investigations of contractor incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
  
• Provide expert health and safety guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
  
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Act as a subject matter expert and resource for health and safety best practices across projects and operational activities.
  
• Support teams in resolving complex health and safety issues and recommend practical solutions.
  
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
  
• Deliver a high standard of customer service and professional support at all times.
  
• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum).
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction sector.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
• Experience acting in or supporting PSCS and PSDP functions.
• Traffic Management experience.
• Experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors.
• Competitive contract rate.
  
• Fuel allowance.
  
• Overnight accommodation allowance where required.
  
• Opportunity to work on significant utilities projects with a leading national organisation.
  
• Potential contract extension and increased working hours as project requirements expand.