Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor

Environmental, Health and Safety AdvisorAbout McKeon Group:

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, and established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd t/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital-first innovator in the construction, building services, and smart-building sectors. We specialise in the planning, management, and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, retail, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance and are committed to building exceptional, motivated teams who help drive McKeon Group & Hereworks to be leaders in Construction & Technology—while enjoying the journey along the way.

Position:

We have a number of exciting projects due to commence in the coming months and are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team. This is a key role supporting the successful delivery of projects to the highest standards, with a strong focus on safety, sustainability, quality, and regulatory compliance.

Working closely with the EHS Manager, project teams, and subcontractors, this role will play an integral part in promoting a positive safety culture across all sites while ensuring full compliance with current legislation and company management systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant EHS legislation in consultation with the EHS Manager
• Support company compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, and ISO 45001:2018 management systems
• Prepare Project-Specific Safety Plans and associated documentation
• Submit statutory notifications (AF2) to the HSA
• Prepare and review RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements)
• Manage Work Permit applications and related site documentation
• Conduct regular site visits, inspections, and audits
• Review and approve subcontractor RAMS and carry out subcontractor safety reviews
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks to promote safety awareness
• Assist with employee safety training reviews and competency records
• Prepare and compile documentation for pre-qualification submissions
• Attend site meetings where required and provide relevant EHS reports
• Support additional EHS initiatives and projects as required

Reports to: EHS Manager

Location: Projects are located mainly across Leinster, Head Office in Ashbourne Co. Meath.

Requirements:

• Third Level Qualification in Environmental / Health and Safety required
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in H&S in Construction, ideally with Main Contractor
• Excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company
• Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation
• Previous experience of Procore and iAuditor an advantage
• Possess strong planning, organisational and teamwork skills
• Experience of working in live environments such as educational facilities beneficial
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.
• A strong commitment to promoting a culture of Safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
• Should be honest, flexible, hardworking, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, hands on and motivated individual.