We are seeking a experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a minimum of three years' experience to join a prominent construction project based in North Dublin, the initial phase of the project, currently underway, involves delivering more than 200 units, including the construction of apartments, resident amenities, and a childcare facility with subsequent phase will add over 200 additional units to the development.
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in health and safety management, with the ability to work autonomously and ensure full compliance with safety regulations on-site. Experience with Hammertech software is highly desirable, as it would support efficient safety management and reporting. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a safety-critical role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain the company’s Environmental Health and Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
- Provide expert advice and guidance on health and safety matters to management, safety representatives, and employees, including sub-contractors where applicable.
- Ensure adherence to all Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions and legislation.
- Promote and enforce best practices in safety management across the site.
- Lead Health & Safety training initiatives, including site inductions for new employees and sub-contractors.
- Oversee the creation and review of task-specific EHS documents, such as method statements, risk assessments, safe work plans, and work permits.
- Conduct regular site inspections and audits, reporting findings to both site and senior management, with a focus on immediate follow-up action.
- Ensure that all incidents are reported, thoroughly investigated, and that lessons learned are communicated effectively. Ensure notifications are made to the Directors, Health & Safety Authority, and insurers as required.
- Manage and record safety interventions, proactively addressing project EHS needs.
- Perform administrative tasks to maintain EHS Management systems, including the upkeep of registers, records, and monthly reports, and presenting updates to management as needed.
- Assist site management in drafting and communicating EHS initiatives and leading Toolbox Talks.
- Gather and prepare relevant information for inclusion in the Safety File for handover to the client upon project completion.
- Foster a workplace culture focused on health, safety, and incident prevention.
Requirements:
- A relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health, and Safety.
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Experience working on large-scale projects.
- A full, clean driving license.
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel.
- Ability to work independently and demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build strong working relationships and manage stakeholder interactions effectively.
Package:
- Competitive salary ranging from €55K to €65K (negotiable based on experience).
Contact:
This position is managed by Jason Reddin.
If you’re an experienced EHS Advisor interested in opportunities in Cork, please reach out to Jason for a confidential discussion at jason.reddin@navartis.ie or call +353 87 116 6474