EHS Advisor - Construction & Engineering

Our client, an established contractor operating within the construction and engineering sectors, is looking for an Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join its team on a project based in Limerick.

This opportunity is ideal for a motivated safety professional with at least two years of experience who is looking to develop their career in a dynamic, project-driven environment.

You will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations, and supporting site management in maintaining high standards of workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and management systems across the project site.

• Support site management in preparing and reviewing Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and Safe Plans of Action.

• Provide practical health and safety advice to management, employees and subcontractors.

• Deliver health and safety inductions to new employees and subcontractors.

• Ensure equipment inspections, testing and certification comply with statutory and organisational requirements.

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments, reporting findings to management.

• Investigate workplace incidents and accidents, ensuring accurate reporting and implementation of corrective actions.

• Coordinate and monitor mandatory safety training, including Manual Handling, Working at Height and Abrasive Wheel training.

• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation, records and compliance reports.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement across site operations.

Your Profile

• Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety or equivalent qualification (essential).

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an EHS or Health & Safety role, ideally within construction or engineering.

• Good understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and site safety requirements.

• Experience preparing or reviewing RAMS and conducting site inspections.

• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

• Full, clean driving licence.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Strong reporting, documentation and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

• High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining safety standards.

• Ability to work effectively with site teams, subcontractors and management in a fast-paced environment.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary package.

• Company pension scheme.

• 21 days of annual leave, increasing with length of service.

• Life assurance and income protection.

• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

• Access to digital healthcare services.

• Professional development and career progression opportunities.

• Support for further education and professional qualifications.

• Employee referral and recognition programmes.

• Social and team-building activities.