Senior Health & Safety Advisor
Construction, Pharmaceutical & Industrial Insulation Projects
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Health & Safety professional to lead compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) standards while fostering a strong prevention-focused safety culture across multiple construction, pharmaceutical, and industrial insulation projects nationwide. This role requires regular travel to client sites, including Dublin and the West of Ireland.
Key Responsibilities
Site Safety & Compliance
- Lead and document site audits, inspections, and statutory checks for equipment, work areas, and high-risk activities.
- Maintain all EHS documentation, permits, and compliance records to ensure regulatory adherence.
- Enforce Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Risk Assessments, and Permit to Work systems.
- Monitor and supervise safe work practices, including working at heights, confined space entry, hot works, and handling of insulation materials.
Hazard & Material Safety
- Identify, assess, and implement risk controls related to thermal insulation materials, including fiberglass, mineral wool, and refractory products.
Documentation & Compliance Management
- Prepare and manage client documentation, including Pre-Qualification Documents, RAMS, SDS, GA1s, and Method Statements.
- Maintain and update client safety portals (e.g., Highwire, mai™ Contractor).
- Lead preparations for Safe-T-Cert audits, ensuring the company maintains its A-Level grading.
- Develop and improve Safety Improvement Plans (SIP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Safe Practice Agreements (SPAs).
- Support enhancements of the EHA system within the mai™ Contractor Portal.
Training & Workforce Engagement
- Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training for high-risk tasks.
- Maintain an up-to-date training matrix to ensure all staff certifications (Safe Pass, Manual Handling, Working at Heights, IPAF, etc.) are current.
- Promote a proactive safety culture by engaging employees and subcontractors.
- Liaise with client safety teams to ensure site-specific compliance.
Incident Management & Reporting
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Produce regular safety performance reports, inspection logs, and KPIs for management review.
Continuous Improvement
- Review and enhance safety policies, procedures, and standards to reflect best industry practices.
- Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure ongoing compliance.
Requirements
- Third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health, or a related discipline (Honours degree preferred).
- Minimum 5 years’ on-site safety experience in construction, pharmaceutical, or industrial sectors.
- Safe Pass and Manual Handling certifications (required).
- Strong working knowledge of Irish health & safety legislation and industry regulations.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS management systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with flexibility to travel regularly to client sites across Dublin and the West of Ireland.
- Strong time management skills, including accurate completion of daily timesheets for project cost allocation.
For more information please call Stephen Lehane on 021 466 5480 or email [email protected]
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