Health & Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisors (Junior & Senior) required to join Ireland’s leading Civil Engineering Contractors working on projects in Dublin City Area.

Role:

• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure that the project complies with local and national health and safety regulations, industry standards, and best practices
• Risk Assessment: Identify potential hazards and conduct thorough risk assessments for each project phase. Implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks and prevent accidents or injuries
• Safety Policies and Procedures: Develop and implement project-specific health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Regularly review and update them to align with evolving regulations and industry standards
• Training and Education: Provide health and safety training to project personnel, subcontractors, and other stakeholders
• Promote awareness of health and safety practices through toolbox talks, safety inductions, and workshops
• Inspections and Audits: Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify potential hazards, assess compliance, and recommend corrective actions
• Monitor and follow up on the implementation of corrective measures
• Incident Management: Investigate accidents, incidents, near misses, and other safety-related events
• Analyse root causes, prepare reports, and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop emergency response plans for civil engineering projects, including evacuation procedures, first aid provisions, and communication protocols
• Conduct drills and exercises to test preparedness
• Collaboration and Communication: Liaise with project managers, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective communication and coordination of health and safety matters
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of health and safety activities, including inspections, incidents, training sessions, and audits
• Prepare regular reports for management and regulatory bodies as required

 Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, NCQR or other recognised equivalent)
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Health & Safety advisory role within the construction industry
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) or IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) are highly desirable
• Extensive experience in health and safety management, preferably within the civil engineering or construction industry
• Solid knowledge of local health and safety regulations, codes of practice, and industry standards
• Strong understanding of risk assessment methodologies and the ability to apply them effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage and influence project teams and stakeholders
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and propose practical solutions
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of health and safety
• Proficient in using relevant software applications email, Word, Excel, Power Point and tools for documentation and reporting
• Full valid driving licence to be able to get around site

Salary:

• Salary  €50k – €70k DOE
• Benefits package

If you are a Health & Safety Advisor considering a career move, please feel free to send your CV or contact Lisa Cullen on for a confidential discussion. GPC will not send any applicants CV’s to clients without a full discussion and prior consent. GPC is a specialist construction recruitment consultancy based in Dublin with 24 years’ experience working in the recruitment of construction professionals within Ireland and Internationally.