HSE Advisor - €Multi Million Pharma Project

Location Dublin, Ireland Sector Engineering Salary 65,000.00 EU to 70,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: HSE Advisor - €Multi Million Pharma Project
Location: Cork City, Co Cork
Company: Irish Main Contractor
Package: €65,000 to €70,000 + vehicle / vehicle allowance, pension and company bonus

The Company

A respected Irish main contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high quality pharmaceutical, healthcare, industrial and commercial construction projects across Ireland. With a strong pipeline of work in Cork and the Munster region, this contractor is currently delivering a multi-million euro pharmaceutical project and is seeking an experienced HSE Advisor to support the site management team. The company places a strong emphasis on health and safety, quality construction and maintaining high standards across its projects.

The Role: HSE Advisor

This is an important HSE Advisor position on a multi-million euro pharmaceutical construction project in Cork. You will work closely with the Project Manager, site management team and subcontractors to ensure all construction activities are carried out safely and in compliance with Irish health and safety legislation. The role will involve regular site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments and the implementation of site safety procedures throughout the construction programme.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have a relevant Health & Safety qualification.
• Proven experience required as an HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Officer on construction projects in Ireland.
• Experience working with a main contractor or specialist construction contractor is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and construction site safety procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Previous experience on pharmaceutical, life sciences or industrial construction projects.
• Experience managing safety requirements across multiple subcontractors.
• Familiarity with permit to work systems, RAMS and high risk construction activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental procedures across the pharmaceutical construction project.
• Carry out regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company safety standards.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Plans of Action.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Work closely with site management and subcontractors to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
• Monitor high risk activities including lifting operations, working at height and temporary works.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe practices, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports and compliance documentation.
• Promote a positive safety culture across the project and support safe programme delivery.

About You

You are an experienced HSE Advisor or Health & Safety Officer with a strong background in Irish construction and a practical understanding of safety management on busy construction sites. You are confident working with site managers, engineers and subcontractors, with the ability to identify potential risks and ensure appropriate safety procedures are followed. Previous pharmaceutical construction experience would be beneficial, particularly where strict site safety procedures, permit systems and subcontractor coordination are required. You will be organised, approachable and capable of maintaining high safety standards without unnecessarily disrupting programme delivery.

What's on Offer

Salary: €65,000 to €70,000 DOE

Benefits:

• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Company pension
• Company bonus
• Long term career progression
• Opportunity to work on a multi-million euro pharmaceutical project
• Strong pipeline of projects across Cork and Munster

Why Apply?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced HSE Advisor to work on a major pharmaceutical construction project in Cork with a contractor offering long term stability and a consistent pipeline of work. The position offers a competitive salary package, the opportunity to gain further experience within the pharmaceutical sector and a clear route for career progression within construction health and safety.