Health & Safety Advisor – Civils & Utilities
Location: South East Ireland – Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow & Tipperary
Employment: Full-Time | Permanent
Package: Competitive Salary + Company Vehicle + Fuel Card + Benefits
The Opportunity
Search Talent is recruiting a Health & Safety Advisor on behalf of a well-established and growing civil engineering contractor delivering infrastructure and utilities projects across Ireland.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career while supporting a variety of projects throughout the South East.
Working closely with site management and project teams, you'll play an important role in maintaining high safety standards, ensuring compliance and promoting a positive safety culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide practical health and safety advice to site teams, management and subcontractors.
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
- Prepare and review RAMS, toolbox talks, safety plans and site documentation.
- Support incident investigations, reporting and corrective actions.
- Coordinate site inductions, training and safety records.
- Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company procedures.
- Work collaboratively with project teams to identify risks and implement improvements.
- Promote a proactive, safety-first culture across multiple projects.
What We're Looking For
- 2+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within civil engineering, utilities, infrastructure or construction.
- Relevant Health & Safety qualification.
- Good understanding of Irish health and safety legislation.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and build relationships with site teams.
- Full driving licence and willingness to travel between sites in the South East.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Company vehicle and fuel card.
- Pension and additional benefits.
- Training and professional development opportunities.
- Exposure to a diverse portfolio of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Long-term career opportunities with an expanding contractor.
Interested?
If you're a Health & Safety Advisor based in Waterford, Wexford, Kilkenny, Carlow, Tipperary or the surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.