Construction Safety Advisor, Naas

At EHS International we deliver exceptional employment services to clients and candidates in the core areas of safety, health, and environmental employment. Our newly expanded recruitment team brings over 20 years of business experience across multiple industries throughout Ireland, the UK, and Europe.

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. 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 projectdelivery. 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, perform 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

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

Experience in a PSDP or PSCS advisory capacity

Working at Height, Confined Space, or Lifting Operations qualification

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

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