Senior EHS Advisor
Experienced in construction EHS and looking to take a leading role in site safety?
We're recruiting a Senior EHS Advisor to support project delivery teams, drive safety standards and coordinate day-to-day environmental, health and safety activities across assigned projects.
Working closely with the EHS Manager, Project Managers and site teams, you'll provide practical guidance, maintain EHS management systems and ensure safe working practices are embedded throughout delivery.
The role
- Lead day-to-day EHS activities, supporting management, supervisors, employees and subcontractors.
- Develop, implement and review project-specific EHS plans, inductions and risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).
- Carry out site inspections and internal audits, agreeing corrective actions and tracking them through to completion.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
- Deliver inductions, training and safety briefings, identifying additional training needs.
- Monitor subcontractor competence, appointments and compliance with project EHS requirements.
- Produce clear reports on EHS performance, KPIs, risks and trends.
- Maintain site safety records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation, client requirements and company procedures.
- Work with clients, main contractors and project teams to promote a proactive safety culture.
What you'll bring
- 5+ years' EHS experience in construction or a similar industry.
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and civil, structural and architectural (CSA) works, ideally.
- An Occupational Health & Safety qualification at NFQ Level 8 and an Environmental Management qualification at NFQ Level 6.
- Internal auditor qualifications covering ISO 14000 and ISO 45000 management systems.
- Experience with construction regulations, CDM responsibilities and subcontractor management.
- A strong background in EHS management systems, audits and compliance reporting.
- Confidence leading incident investigations and applying root cause analysis.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence teams at all levels.
- IOSH membership or equivalent.
- Relevant site safety and training credentials, including Safe Pass/CSCS, First Aid and Train the Trainer.
Experience with schemes such as Achilles and SSIP, alongside EHS input into tendering, would also be valuable.
Why apply?
Take ownership of EHS standards across complex construction projects, work closely with project leadership and make a direct impact on workforce safety and project performance.
Interested? Apply with your CV or get in touch for a confidential discussion.
