EHS Advisor

Location: Co. Meath
Sector: Construction / Power / Electrical Infrastructure
Project: 120kV Substation
Position: EHS Advisor
Employment: Full-Time

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Advisor to join a leading engineering contractor delivering a major 120kV substation project in Co. Meath.

This is a significant electrical infrastructure project and an ideal opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to further their career on a technically challenging, high-profile project.

Working closely with the Project Management and EHS teams, you will take an active role in promoting a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring that employees and subcontractors operate to the highest Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Key Responsibilities

As EHS Advisor, you will:

• Support the Project EHS Manager with the day-to-day management of Health & Safety on site.


• Carry out daily site safety inspections and walks, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.


• Ensure site personnel and subcontractors comply with project and company safety requirements.


• Implement and maintain the project's Safety Management System.


• Conduct site audits and inspections and report findings to project management.


• Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).


• Assist site teams in preparing Safe Plans of Action.


• Deliver site Health & Safety inductions.


• Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks.


• Organise and participate in project safety meetings.


• Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations.


• Identify training requirements across the project.


• Prepare and submit regular EHS reports.


• Work closely with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors to drive a proactive safety culture throughout the project.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A relevant third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety / Occupational Health & Safety or similar.


• Approximately 3-5+ years' experience in an EHS Advisor, Safety Officer or similar construction-based role.


• Previous experience within construction, electrical, utilities, energy or engineering projects would be highly advantageous.


• Strong understanding of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and construction site safety procedures.


• Experience conducting site inspections and audits.


• Good communication skills with the confidence to engage with trades, subcontractors, supervisors and senior management.


• Strong organisational and reporting skills.


• Full clean driving licence.

Previous experience on substation, power, utilities, electrical infrastructure or major M&E projects would be particularly beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work on a major 120kV electrical infrastructure project in Co. Meath.


• Competitive salary package based on experience.


• Long-term career opportunities with an established engineering contractor.


• Ongoing professional development and training.


• Exposure to a technically challenging, large-scale project.


• Supportive and safety-focused project environment.

Interested?

If you're an experienced EHS Advisor looking for your next move in Meath and would like to work on a major electrical infrastructure project, we'd like to hear from you.

For more information on this position please call Allan Daly on or apply online and a member of the Ward Personnel team will be in touch.