Construction Safety Advisor, Naas

EHS International is placing an experienced Safety Advisor with an established Irish construction contractor on an ongoing project basis. This is a full-time, site-based role for a specialist who knows the construction environment — not a generalist looking for a first construction posting.

An active construction project requires a dedicated, competent Safety Advisor to manage all on-site health and safety activity. The client is an established Irish contractor with a track record of ongoing project delivery. You will be the single point of EHS accountability on site, working closely with site management and the principal contractor hierarchy.

This is a contractor placement role, arranged through EHS International. The engagement is ongoing — not a short-term cover position.

Job Description

• Act as the primary EHS representative on a live construction site

• Develop, maintain, and enforce the site's Safety Management Plan

• Conduct daily site inspections and document findings with corrective actions

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

• Manage and audit permit-to-work systems including working at height, confined space, and hot works

• Investigate incidents and near-misses — root cause analysis and reporting

• Liaise with the HSA in the event of any notifiable incident or inspection

• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks to site operatives and subcontractors

• Monitor subcontractor EHS compliance and audit their documentation

• Maintain site safety records in line with Construction Regulations 2013 requirements

WHAT YOU BRING

• Minimum 5 years of dedicated EHS experience, with substantial construction sector exposure

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum) — Diploma level preferred

• Current Safe Pass card (mandatory)

• Familiarity with the Irish Construction Regulations 2013 and the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

• Proven ability to manage RAMS, site safety plans, and permit-to-work systems independently

• Experience engaging with subcontractors and enforcing compliance without escalation

• Full, clean driving licence and own transport

Benefical

• Experience in a PSDP or PSCS advisory capacity

• Working at Height, Confined Space, or Lifting Operations qualification

• Manual handling instructor qualification

• Previous role as sole-charge safety advisor on a live construction project