Health and Safety Advisor - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
€60000 p.a.
Mechanical Engineering
Posted 21 days ago
Job title: Health & Safety Advisor – Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
Location: Waterford, Co Waterford
Company: Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Process Engineering Contractor
Package: Up to €60,000 + pension, EAP & education assistance
The Company
This specialist engineering contractor delivers complex mechanical, electrical and process engineering projects across Ireland and Europe, with a strong presence in pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, data centre, healthcare and industrial sectors.
Based from the company’s headquarters in Co Waterford, you will be joining a business with a strong focus on Health & Safety and experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments where safety, quality and technical compliance are central to project delivery.
The Role: Health & Safety Advisor
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work from the Waterford headquarters while supporting project teams and EHS activities across the business.
Working closely with the EHS Manager, Project Managers, Site Managers and construction teams, you will help maintain high Health, Safety and Environmental standards across mechanical, electrical and process engineering projects.
The position will involve a mix of EHS documentation, project support, site engagement, audits, incident investigation and ongoing development of safe working practices.
Must Have Requirements
Preferred Experience
Key Responsibilities
About You
You will have at least three years’ experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor or EHS Officer position within construction, engineering or a closely related sector.
You should be comfortable working with project managers, supervisors, trades and subcontractors and able to deal with Health & Safety issues in a practical manner.
A good understanding of construction site activities, risk assessments, method statements, audits and incident investigation is important. Experience around mechanical and electrical installations or highly regulated projects would be particularly useful.
What’s on Offer
Salary: Up to €60,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial education assistance
• Professional development support
• Long-term career progression
• Exposure to major engineering projects across several high-compliance sectors
Why Apply?
This Health & Safety Advisor position offers the chance to develop your career within a specialist engineering contractor where EHS has a strong influence on how projects are delivered.
With the role based from the Waterford headquarters and exposure to mechanical, electrical, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial projects, it provides a strong platform for an EHS professional looking to broaden their experience and progress within a structured safety team.
How to Apply
Apply confidentially through Breagh Recruitment for further information on this Health & Safety Advisor position.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in Health & Safety and EHS recruitment across Ireland’s construction, mechanical, electrical and engineering sectors.
We work with Health & Safety Advisors, EHS Officers, Safety Officers and Senior EHS professionals across main contractors, M&E contractors and specialist engineering businesses, giving us a strong understanding of the experience required for Health & Safety roles on complex construction and engineering projects.
Related roles: Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor, EHS Officer, Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer
INDME
Location: Waterford, Co Waterford
Company: Specialist Mechanical, Electrical & Process Engineering Contractor
Package: Up to €60,000 + pension, EAP & education assistance
The Company
This specialist engineering contractor delivers complex mechanical, electrical and process engineering projects across Ireland and Europe, with a strong presence in pharmaceutical, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, data centre, healthcare and industrial sectors.
Based from the company’s headquarters in Co Waterford, you will be joining a business with a strong focus on Health & Safety and experience delivering projects in highly regulated environments where safety, quality and technical compliance are central to project delivery.
The Role: Health & Safety Advisor
As Health & Safety Advisor, you will work from the Waterford headquarters while supporting project teams and EHS activities across the business.
Working closely with the EHS Manager, Project Managers, Site Managers and construction teams, you will help maintain high Health, Safety and Environmental standards across mechanical, electrical and process engineering projects.
The position will involve a mix of EHS documentation, project support, site engagement, audits, incident investigation and ongoing development of safe working practices.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have 3+ years’ experience in a Health & Safety or EHS role within construction, engineering or a similar environment
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification required, ideally Level 7 or Level 8
- Proven experience preparing risk assessments, method statements and Health & Safety documentation
- Strong working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction site procedures
Preferred Experience
- Experience within mechanical, electrical or process engineering projects preferred
- Pharma, life sciences, manufacturing or other high-compliance project experience beneficial
- Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems advantageous
- Previous exposure to PSCS or Principal Contractor environments beneficial
Key Responsibilities
- Support project teams in maintaining compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements
- Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements with supervisors and site management
- Carry out site inspections and EHS audits, following up on corrective actions
- Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations
- Deliver toolbox talks and support safety training across project teams
- Advise Project Managers and Site Managers on practical EHS requirements
- Monitor and report on EHS performance and project safety standards
- Promote company Health & Safety procedures across all areas of the business
About You
You will have at least three years’ experience in a Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor or EHS Officer position within construction, engineering or a closely related sector.
You should be comfortable working with project managers, supervisors, trades and subcontractors and able to deal with Health & Safety issues in a practical manner.
A good understanding of construction site activities, risk assessments, method statements, audits and incident investigation is important. Experience around mechanical and electrical installations or highly regulated projects would be particularly useful.
What’s on Offer
Salary: Up to €60,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Financial education assistance
• Professional development support
• Long-term career progression
• Exposure to major engineering projects across several high-compliance sectors
Why Apply?
This Health & Safety Advisor position offers the chance to develop your career within a specialist engineering contractor where EHS has a strong influence on how projects are delivered.
With the role based from the Waterford headquarters and exposure to mechanical, electrical, pharmaceutical, life sciences and industrial projects, it provides a strong platform for an EHS professional looking to broaden their experience and progress within a structured safety team.
How to Apply
Apply confidentially through Breagh Recruitment for further information on this Health & Safety Advisor position.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in Health & Safety and EHS recruitment across Ireland’s construction, mechanical, electrical and engineering sectors.
We work with Health & Safety Advisors, EHS Officers, Safety Officers and Senior EHS professionals across main contractors, M&E contractors and specialist engineering businesses, giving us a strong understanding of the experience required for Health & Safety roles on complex construction and engineering projects.
Related roles: Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Advisor, EHS Officer, Safety Officer, Health and Safety Officer
INDME
