Health & Safety Advisor Location: Dublin & North Leinster Salary: €45,000-€55,000 DOE Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Our client is a growing electrical engineering company specialising in high and medium voltage infrastructure. Working on major projects across Ireland, including data centres, substations, renewable energy and power stations. They are now seeking a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support projects across Dublin and North Leinster. This is a hands-on, field-based position working closely with site management, employees and subcontractors to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance across multiple sites.
Responsibilities
Conduct site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments.
Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety workshops.
Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
Monitor subcontractor compliance and address unsafe practices.
Maintain site safety records, training documentation, certificates and qualifications.
Support incident and near-miss investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
Provide practical health and safety guidance to site teams and management.
Ensure compliance with Irish legislation, construction regulations and ISO 45001 standards.
Requirements
Third-level qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline.
Previous H&S experience, ideally within construction, engineering or utilities.
Knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction site requirements.
Experience with site inspections, risk assessments, audits and RAMS.
Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with site teams and subcontractors.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple sites.
Full, clean driving licence.
Benefits
€45,000-€55,000 DOE
23 days annual leave, increasing to 25 days with service.
4% employer pension contribution from day one.
10 days' enhanced sick pay at full salary annually.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
Free online GP service and 24/7 nurse helpline.
Death-in-service cover and Employee Assistance Programme.
Three days' paid wedding leave.
Potential for 1-2 days' remote working per week, subject to eligibility and approval.
Professional development and career progression opportunities.
