SHESQ Advisor

SHESQ Advisor

Location: Kildare / Leinster Region, Ireland

Salary : €70k - €90k D.O.E

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a SHESQ Advisor to join a leading infrastructure and civil engineering contractor delivering a diverse range of transportation and infrastructure projects throughout the Leinster and Dublin regions.

This role is ideal for a motivated health and safety professional looking to play a key part in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and supporting project teams in the safe and successful delivery of complex construction works.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management Systems.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Deliver site inductions for employees, contractors and visitors.
• Compile and maintain monthly SHESQ performance statistics and reports.
• Promote and champion behavioural safety initiatives and culture development programmes.
• Conduct and document regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews.
• Monitor changes in health, safety and environmental legislation and industry best practices.
• Verify that all personnel working on site hold the required training, certifications and competencies.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Complete and maintain all required SHESQ documentation and reporting.
• Identify potential hazards and environmental impacts, helping to establish appropriate control measures.
• Ensure safety, environmental and quality records are maintained and readily accessible.
• Prepare and deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Participate in and present at monthly safety meetings.
• Review subcontractor safety documentation and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma or equivalent qualification in Health & Safety.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure environments.
• Strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and engage teams at all levels.
• Strong IT skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, organised and adaptable approach to work.
• Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience implementing and supporting behavioural-based safety programmes is highly desirable.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Annual bonus scheme and salary review process.
• Company pension contribution scheme.
• Private healthcare allowance.
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay benefits.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Employee wellbeing initiatives.
• Access to retail discounts, gym membership offers and cycle-to-work schemes.

Apply Today

If you are an enthusiastic SHESQ professional seeking the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while developing your career within a growing and progressive organisation, we would welcome your application.