Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor Location: Leinster region (projects based across the area, with office support in Co. Meath)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Opportunity OCS Recruitment is representing a well-established and quality-driven construction and building services contractor seeking to appoint an
Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor. This role plays a key part in ensuring project delivery excellence with a strong emphasis on safety, compliance, sustainability and people-focused culture.
Role Summary As an
Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor, you will support the company's EHS function on site and across projects, working closely with the EHS Manager and operational teams. You'll help uphold legal compliance, embed safety best practice, and contribute to continuous improvement of safety systems and project delivery.
Key Responsibilities - Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation and standards.
- Collaborate with the EHS team to support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
- Prepare and maintain project-specific safety plans.
- Manage statutory notifications (e.g., AF2 to HSA) and Work Permit applications.
- Write and review RAMS (Risk Assessments and Method Statements).
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety reviews.
- Approve subcontractor safety documentation and conduct safety performance reviews.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and employee safety training.
- Attend relevant site and management meetings and contribute to reporting.
- Support preparation of Pre-Qualification documentation and other EHS deliverables as required.
Candidate Profile - Third-level qualification in Environmental / Health & Safety or an equivalent recognised discipline.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience working in health & safety within the construction sector — ideally with experience supporting main contractor operations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels.
- Strong documentation skills with accuracy and professionalism.
- Experience using EHS and project management software (e.g., Procore, iAuditor) is a valuable advantage.
- Demonstrable planning, organisational and teamwork skills.
- Experience working in live environments such as commercial, educational or similar construction sites is preferable.
- Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer - A supportive and welcoming team culture with opportunities for development.
- Competitive salary aligned with experience.
- Inclusion in employee benefits schemes such as pension, income protection and employee assistance programmes.
- Exposure to diverse projects across the Leinster region.
