Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure ROI

Safety Advisor - Civil Engineering & Infrastructure ROI

SAA/WEXF

Build Your Future with Wills Bros!

Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are interested in connecting with experienced Health and Safety Advisors with concrete works experience for a civil engineering industrial project in Wexford. Whether you are actively considering a move or simply interested in exploring future opportunities, Wills Bros offers the chance to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects while developing your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals.

Why Join Wills Bros?

At Wills Bros, we believe our success is built on our people. We provide a supportive environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, continue to develop their skills and build long-term careers. When you join our team, you'll benefit from:

• A strong and secure pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Exposure to a diverse range of project sectors across Ireland.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
• A collaborative, safety-focused culture.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced and respected industry professionals.

Project Experience

Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:

• Roads and transport infrastructure
• Bridges and structures
• Marine and coastal engineering
• Aviation infrastructure
• Utilities and water infrastructure
• Earthworks and drainage
• Heavy civil engineering projects

This particular opportunity will suit a safety professional who has worked on civil engineering, industrial or large-scale construction projects where concrete works form a key part of the programme. This scope of work allows our employees to expand their experience and develop highly transferable skills throughout their careers.

The Role

• As a Health and Safety Advisor with concrete works experience, you will support the safe delivery of a civil engineering industrial project, with a strong focus on concrete operations, site compliance and continuous improvement in safety standards.
• Typical responsibilities will include:
• Developing, implementing and monitoring EHS policies, procedures and site safety systems.
• Conducting regular site inspections, audits and risk reviews across concrete works and wider civil engineering activities.
• Supporting safe systems of work for concrete pours, formwork, reinforcement, temporary works, lifting activities, plant movements and concrete pump operations.
• Identifying hazards on site and working with project teams to close out corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Leading or supporting investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommending practical actions to prevent recurrence.
• Liaising with project managers, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to ensure safety requirements are clearly communicated and followed.
• Monitoring and reporting on health and safety performance, site trends and areas for improvement.
• Keeping up to date with relevant health and safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Promoting a positive safety culture through coaching, toolbox talks and daily engagement with site teams.

About You

• We are interested in hearing from professionals who possess:
• A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Environmental Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a health and safety role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Practical experience or a strong understanding of concrete works, including pours, formwork, reinforcement, plant, lifting operations and temporary works interfaces.
• Good knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, construction regulations and site compliance requirements.
• Strong ability to carry out inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage site teams, subcontractors and management in a professional manner.
• Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast paced site environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• A full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable.

Many of our Project Managers, Contracts Managers and senior operational leaders began their careers in site-based engineering and delivery roles. At Wills Bros, we actively support career progression through:

• Industry recognised training and certifications
• Engineers Ireland membership support
• Mentoring and coaching
• Clear progression pathways into Project Management and senior leadership roles
• We are committed to helping our people achieve their full potential.

We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:

• 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Income Protection
• Death in Service Benefit (4x basic salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Digital Doctor
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Company-funded professional development
• Professional membership support

No recruitment agencies, please.