Health and Safety Advisor (Cork)

Role: Environmental, Health & Safety Lead

We are seeking an experienced EHS professional to take ownership of our day-to-day health, safety, and environmental operations. This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you’ll shape policy, ensure compliance, and foster a culture of safety across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety functions, ensuring compliance with legislation, certification standards, and company policy.
• Drive continual improvement of safety systems, maintaining Safe-T-Cert and ensuring best-in-class standards.
• Prepare and issue Risk Assessments, Method Statements, Safety Statements, and Construction Stage Plans.
• Support subcontractors with safety compliance and integration into company practices.
• Conduct regular site, office, and warehouse inspections and audits, reporting to senior management.
• Deliver internal Health & Safety training to employees, sole traders, and contractors.
• Collaborate with PM and Admin teams to streamline systems via Procore software.
• Support tender submissions with EHS expertise.
• Contribute to setting company safety objectives and KPIs, ensuring realistic, measurable progress.

What We’re Looking For:

• Health & Safety Degree or equivalent qualification.
• 2+ years of relevant EHS experience within the construction industry.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Confident in delivering internal training.
• Proficient in MS Office; ISO experience an advantage.

What’s on Offer:

• Performance Bonus – Up to 8% of base salary.
• Healthcare Contribution – Private healthcare support.
• Company Vehicle – Fully insured, with fuel card.
• Laptop & Phone – The tools you need to succeed.
• CPD & Career Growth – Paid courses, certifications, and training.
• Team Culture – Social events, team building, and a supportive environment.
• Work-Life Balance – Monday to Friday, weekends off.

To hear more about this position or to discuss your suitability to please reach out to Nisha for a confidential chat on 01 632 5046 or email your CV to nisha.rutherford@recruiters.ie Your CV will not be sent to any third party without your consent.

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