Health and Safety Officer - €100m Infrastructure Project
Waterford, County Waterford, Ireland
€65000 p.a.
Health and Safety
Posted 41 minutes ago
Job title: Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor – Major Civil Infrastructure Project
Location: Waterford, Co Waterford
Company: Major Irish Main Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €70,000 + Vehicle, 28 days Annual Leave, Healthcare, Dental Plan
The Company
This highly regarded Irish main contractor has a strong reputation for delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland, including motorways, bridges, highways and large scale public infrastructure developments.
With a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across Munster and the wider Irish market, they are now delivering a €100m+ civil engineering project in Waterford involving significant motorway construction, bridge structures, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
The company offers excellent long term career prospects, strong safety systems and the opportunity to work alongside experienced civil engineering and construction management teams.
The Role: Project Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor
We are recruiting an experienced Project Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to work on a major €100m+ motorway and bridge construction project in Waterford.
This is a significant civil engineering development involving motorway construction, bridge structures, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure works.
Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the HSE & Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing management of health, safety and environmental standards across the project.
You will work directly with site management, engineers and subcontractors to ensure all construction activities are carried out safely and in accordance with Irish health and safety legislation, company procedures and project requirements.
Must Have Requirements
Preferred Experience
Key Responsibilities
About You
You are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a strong understanding of civil engineering construction and the practical challenges involved in delivering major infrastructure projects.
You are confident working in a busy site environment, dealing with subcontractors, site management and engineering teams while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
You will have good technical knowledge of Irish construction safety legislation, particularly around temporary works, plant and machinery, lifting operations, excavations and working at height.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve safety issues before they affect project delivery are essential.
Experience working on motorway or bridge construction projects would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on one of the more significant civil infrastructure developments in the South East, with a project value exceeding €100 million and substantial motorway and bridge construction works.
For a Health & Safety Advisor looking to develop their experience on major infrastructure projects, this role offers exposure to complex civil engineering operations, experienced project management teams and structured HSE systems.
The contractor has a strong pipeline of future work across Ireland, providing long term stability and genuine opportunities to progress into Senior HSE Advisor and HSE Management positions.
How to Apply
Call Eoghan McKeever at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or 00447881229823 for a confidential discussion or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing Health & Safety Advisors, HSE Officers, Senior HSE Advisors and Health & Safety Managers with main contractors and civil engineering companies throughout Ireland.
We understand the safety requirements involved in motorway construction, bridge structures, major earthworks and infrastructure delivery, particularly the importance of PSCS compliance, subcontractor coordination and maintaining strong safety standards across large construction sites.
If you are an experienced Project HSE Advisor or Construction Health & Safety Advisor considering opportunities in Waterford, Munster or across Ireland, we can help you identify roles suited to your experience.
Related roles:
Project HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor, Civil Engineering Safety Advisor, Construction Safety Officer, Environmental Health & Safety Advisor, Senior HSE Advisor, Infrastructure Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Manager.
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Location: Waterford, Co Waterford
Company: Major Irish Main Contractor
Package: €60,000 to €70,000 + Vehicle, 28 days Annual Leave, Healthcare, Dental Plan
The Company
This highly regarded Irish main contractor has a strong reputation for delivering major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across Ireland, including motorways, bridges, highways and large scale public infrastructure developments.
With a strong pipeline of infrastructure projects across Munster and the wider Irish market, they are now delivering a €100m+ civil engineering project in Waterford involving significant motorway construction, bridge structures, earthworks and associated infrastructure.
The company offers excellent long term career prospects, strong safety systems and the opportunity to work alongside experienced civil engineering and construction management teams.
The Role: Project Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor
We are recruiting an experienced Project Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor to work on a major €100m+ motorway and bridge construction project in Waterford.
This is a significant civil engineering development involving motorway construction, bridge structures, earthworks, drainage and associated infrastructure works.
Reporting to the Project Manager and working closely with the HSE & Sustainability Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the implementation and ongoing management of health, safety and environmental standards across the project.
You will work directly with site management, engineers and subcontractors to ensure all construction activities are carried out safely and in accordance with Irish health and safety legislation, company procedures and project requirements.
Must Have Requirements
- Must have a Level 7 qualification in Health & Safety or a relevant discipline.
- Minimum 3 years' postgraduate experience in a Health & Safety Advisor or Project HSE Advisor role within construction.
- Proven experience required working on civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects.
- Strong working knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, PSCS responsibilities and site safety management.
- Experience conducting site inspections, risk assessments, audits and accident investigations.
Preferred Experience
- Previous experience on motorway, bridge, road construction or major civil infrastructure projects.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
- Experience working with a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor.
- Experience coordinating safety requirements across multiple subcontractors.
- Graduate membership of IOSH or working towards professional membership.
Key Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance across the project.
- Support the implementation of company HSE policies, procedures and management systems.
- Carry out regular site safety inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Site Managers, engineers and subcontractors to ensure safe working practices.
- Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for construction activities.
- Monitor safety compliance across motorway construction, bridge works, earthworks, drainage and associated civil engineering operations.
- Ensure project HSE documentation, site records and reporting systems are maintained accurately.
- Assist with the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, identifying corrective actions and preventative measures.
- Support compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and PSCS requirements.
- Liaise with relevant authorities, including the Health and Safety Authority and Environmental Protection Agency where required.
- Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and HSE training to site personnel.
- Attend project meetings and provide practical advice on health, safety and environmental matters.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance with site safety procedures and project requirements.
- Support environmental management procedures, including waste management, pollution prevention and environmental inspections.
- Provide regular HSE reports and updates to project management and the wider HSE team.
About You
You are an experienced Health & Safety Advisor with a strong understanding of civil engineering construction and the practical challenges involved in delivering major infrastructure projects.
You are confident working in a busy site environment, dealing with subcontractors, site management and engineering teams while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.
You will have good technical knowledge of Irish construction safety legislation, particularly around temporary works, plant and machinery, lifting operations, excavations and working at height.
Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve safety issues before they affect project delivery are essential.
Experience working on motorway or bridge construction projects would be particularly beneficial.
What's on Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €70,000 DOE
Benefits:
- 8% employer pension contribution
- Private health insurance
- Dental plan
- 28 days annual leave, increasing with service
- Paid maternity and paternity leave
- Company vehicle where applicable
- Learning and development opportunities
- Clear career progression within a major main contractor
- Long term infrastructure project pipeline
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to work on one of the more significant civil infrastructure developments in the South East, with a project value exceeding €100 million and substantial motorway and bridge construction works.
For a Health & Safety Advisor looking to develop their experience on major infrastructure projects, this role offers exposure to complex civil engineering operations, experienced project management teams and structured HSE systems.
The contractor has a strong pipeline of future work across Ireland, providing long term stability and genuine opportunities to progress into Senior HSE Advisor and HSE Management positions.
How to Apply
Call Eoghan McKeever at Breagh Recruitment on 01 531 4345 or 00447881229823 for a confidential discussion or email eoghan@breaghrecruitment.com
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment specialise in placing Health & Safety Advisors, HSE Officers, Senior HSE Advisors and Health & Safety Managers with main contractors and civil engineering companies throughout Ireland.
We understand the safety requirements involved in motorway construction, bridge structures, major earthworks and infrastructure delivery, particularly the importance of PSCS compliance, subcontractor coordination and maintaining strong safety standards across large construction sites.
If you are an experienced Project HSE Advisor or Construction Health & Safety Advisor considering opportunities in Waterford, Munster or across Ireland, we can help you identify roles suited to your experience.
Related roles:
Project HSE Advisor, Health & Safety Advisor, Civil Engineering Safety Advisor, Construction Safety Officer, Environmental Health & Safety Advisor, Senior HSE Advisor, Infrastructure Safety Advisor, Health & Safety Manager.
INDCO
