Senior Construction EHS Advisor

Description

The Senior EHS Advisor is responsible for maintaining and improving health, safety, and environmental standards across multiple projects. This role involves working closely with site teams to ensure compliance with regulations, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a strong safety culture. The position provides expert guidance on risk reduction strategies, ensures personnel receive adequate training, and supports continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, the Senior EHS Advisor acts as a liaison with regulatory bodies and contributes to sustainability and environmental programs.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near-misses; prepare detailed reports with corrective actions.
• Undertake additional instructor training (e.g., Working at Heights, Fire Awareness).
• Ensure safety signage, PPE, and emergency procedures are in place and adhered to.
• Deliver training sessions and toolbox talks to site personnel and subcontractors.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory bodies during site visits and inspections.
• Attend senior-level meetings, including client-facing discussions and tender clarifications.
• Support sustainability and ESG tasks, including tenders and pre-qualifications.
• Support environmental initiatives, including waste management and energy efficiency measures.
• Assist with incident investigations and audit preparation.
• Collaborate with project teams to implement and monitor site-specific Health and Safety Plans.
• Maintain and manage HSE documentation (statutory inspections, permits, incident logs, audit reports).
• Provide proactive advice on safety performance improvement and risk mitigation.
• Oversee workload across multiple sites and provide system training for staff.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop, review, and update risk assessments and method statements.
• Manage direct reports, including junior advisors or trainees.
• Enforce compliance with company policies, industry standards, and HSE legislation.

Requirements

• Familiarity with management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• General Contracting Construction experience is a prerequisite
• Proficiency in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project teams and subcontractors.
• Adaptability to evolving regulations and proactive improvement initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of EHS regulations, risk assessment, and hazard identification.

Benefits

Projects: Student Accommodation Dublin 7 and a Hotel Hostel in Dublin 1

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance