Senior Health and Safety Advisor - South Dublin 

To €85,000 DOE + Competitive Package 

We are partnered with a leading Tier 1 main contractor involved in key sectors including Civil Infrastructure, Transport, Commercial, Residential, Retail, Industrial, Fit Out, Data Centre, and Pharmaceutical. Due to continued growth, the organisation is in need of an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Health and Safety Advisor for residential construction projects. As Senior Health and Safety Advisor you will be responsible for overseeing and promoting environmental, health, and safety standards across multiple sites, ensuring compliance with regulations, industry best practices, and company policies. You will be leading EHS initiatives, conducting audits, advising on risk management, and fostering a strong safety culture within the organisation.  

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:   

• Lead the implementation of EHS policies and procedures, ensuring they align with regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.  

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks across project sites to prevent accidents and incidents.  

• Perform regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety protocols, environmental regulations, and project-specific requirements.  

• Lead investigations of accidents, incidents, and near misses and prepare comprehensive reports, root cause analysis, and recommendations for corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.  

• Ensure all project activities comply with local, national, and international EHS regulations, maintaining updated knowledge with regulatory changes and ensure implementation across the sites.  

• Develop and deliver EHS training programs for site teams, contractors, and staff ensuring all personnel are well-informed about safety procedures and best practices.  

• Work closely with project managers, site supervisors, contractors, and external stakeholders to promote a safety-first culture and ensure collaboration on EHS matters.  

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date EHS records, including audits, inspections, incident reports, risk assessments and provide regular reports to senior management on EHS performance.  

• Develop, review, and test emergency response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to handle potential safety or environmental incidents. 

• Support the company’s environmental goals by advising on sustainability initiatives, waste management, and pollution prevention strategies. 

• Degree/ qualifications in Health and Safety Management/NEBOSH.  

• 7+ years’ experience in Health and Safety Managements roles within construction with focus on main contractor and residential projects.  

• Updated understanding of health and safety principles with proven technical skills in occupational safety and health disciplines.  

• Strong understanding of EHS regulations, hazard identification, risk assessment, and accident investigation procedures.  

• Ability to lead and influence teams, driving a culture of safety across all levels of the organisation.  

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with diverse stakeholders. 

The ideal candidate is eligible to work in Ireland with no visa restrictions. Please apply with your updated CV and we will contact you in return for a confidential discussion. Qualified applicants can expect a response after 48 hours. 

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