EHS Advisor – Data Centre

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Health and Safety
Posted 13 minutes ago
Job title: EHS Advisor – Data Centre Construction
Location: Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Specialist Data Centre Contractor
Package: €65,000 to €70,000 + vehicle / vehicle allowance + pension


The Company

This specialist data centre contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large scale, technically complex data centre projects across Ireland and Europe.

With a strong pipeline of major data centre developments in Dublin and the wider Leinster region, they are expanding their Environmental, Health and Safety team to support ongoing project delivery.

The company is known for its high safety standards, structured project management systems and commitment to delivering critical infrastructure projects safely and efficiently.


The Role: EHS Advisor

An experienced EHS Advisor is required for a major data centre construction project in Dublin.

Working closely with the Site EHS Manager, EHS Lead and project management team, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and monitoring of health, safety and environmental procedures across a busy construction site.

This is a site based position involving regular safety inspections, subcontractor coordination, risk assessments and ensuring all works are carried out in compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and project safety standards.

The role will suit an EHS Advisor with experience on large construction projects who is confident working with site management teams and subcontractors in a technically demanding environment.


Must Have Requirements

  • Must have a relevant third level qualification in Health and Safety or a related discipline.

  • Minimum 3 years' experience in an EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor or similar role on large construction projects.

  • Proven experience required in site safety inspections, risk assessments, method statements and incident reporting.

  • Strong working knowledge of Irish construction health and safety legislation, including PSCS requirements.

  • Good communication and IT skills with the ability to manage safety documentation and engage effectively with site teams.


Preferred Experience

  • Previous experience on data centre, pharmaceutical, industrial or large scale M&E construction projects.

  • Experience working with a main contractor or specialist engineering contractor.

  • Familiarity with permit to work systems, COSHH assessments and subcontractor safety management.

  • Experience supporting EHS management systems on major construction sites.


Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Site EHS Manager and project management team in maintaining high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.

  • Ensure compliance with project safety management systems, PSCS safety plans and relevant Irish legislation.

  • Review risk assessments, method statements, Safe Plans of Action and permit to work documentation.

  • Carry out regular site safety inspections and audits, documenting findings and following up on corrective actions.

  • Monitor subcontractor activities to ensure compliance with project EHS procedures.

  • Coordinate site inductions, safety training and toolbox talks.

  • Assist with accident and incident investigations, ensuring accurate reporting and communication with project management.

  • Maintain records of statutory inspections relating to plant, equipment and site activities.

  • Attend daily activity briefings, site coordination meetings and safety reviews.

  • Monitor the safe management of hazardous substances and ensure appropriate COSHH controls are maintained.

  • Ensure welfare facilities and site hygiene standards are properly maintained.

  • Support waste reduction, recycling and environmental management initiatives.

  • Promote a proactive safety culture across all site activities and encourage continuous improvement.

About You

You are an experienced EHS Advisor with a solid background in construction health and safety and a practical understanding of the challenges involved in delivering large scale projects.

You will be comfortable working in a busy site environment, communicating with subcontractors, engineers and project managers while ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained.

Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the confidence to address unsafe working practices are essential.

Experience on data centre construction projects would be particularly beneficial, although candidates from pharmaceutical, industrial or major commercial construction backgrounds will also be considered.


What's on Offer

Salary: €65,000 to €70,000 DOE

Benefits:

  • Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

  • Pension

  • Professional development and CPD support

  • Long term career progression

  • Exposure to major data centre construction projects

  • Strong pipeline of projects across Ireland and Europe


Why Apply?


This is a strong opportunity for an EHS Advisor to work on a major data centre development in Dublin with a contractor delivering technically challenging projects across Ireland and Europe.

You will gain valuable experience within the growing data centre sector, working alongside experienced EHS professionals and project delivery teams on a large scale construction project.

With a continued pipeline of data centre work, the position offers long term stability and the opportunity to progress into more senior EHS positions as your experience develops.


How to Apply

Call Dara McKenna at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.


Why Breagh Recruitment?

Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing EHS Advisors, Health and Safety Advisors, EHS Managers and construction safety professionals with main contractors and specialist engineering contractors throughout Ireland and Europe.

We understand the health and safety requirements involved in major data centre construction projects, particularly where large subcontractor teams, complex M&E installations and demanding project programmes require experienced site safety professionals.

If you're an EHS Advisor considering opportunities in Dublin or looking to progress your career within data centre construction, get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Related roles: EHS Advisor, Health and Safety Advisor, HSE Advisor, EHS Officer, Construction Safety Advisor, Data Centre EHS Advisor, Site Safety Advisor, Health and Safety Officer.
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