Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Senior Health and Safety Advisor EHS
Location: Galway
Monday - Friday / Permanent Full Time Position
€50,000 - €70,000

Optimize Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading consultancy in the search for an experienced Senior Health & Safety Advisor. This is a prime opportunity to join a dynamic and highly respected firm, known for delivering technically complex and large-scale projects across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, renewable energy, and commercial construction throughout Ireland.

Our client is renowned for its multidisciplinary team of experts who provide forward-thinking advisory services in environmental, planning, and health & safety consultancy. Their culture promotes continuous improvement, technical excellence, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee comprehensive health & safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations, ensuring full regulatory compliance and continuous improvement across client sites and internal operations.
• Deliver advanced Occupational Health & Safety consultancy services to high-profile clients across various sectors, providing strategic guidance and tailored solutions.
• Conduct detailed review and evaluation of contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements, offering expert recommendations to align with legal and best-practice standards.
• Manage the delivery of construction safety consultancy, acting as Project Supervisor Design Process on major construction and renewable energy developments.
• Design and implement strategic H&S training and development programmes, tailored to enhance competency across all organizational levels.
• Drive the development and execution of internal and external safety management systems, including ISO certifications where applicable.
• Promote and embed a strong, proactive safety culture within the organization and across client portfolios.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to expand and enhance Health & Safety service offerings.
• Mentor junior health & safety staff and contribute to knowledge-sharing across teams.

Requirements:

• A third-level qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years’ proven experience in a dedicated health & safety advisory role, preferably in a consultancy or multi-sector environment.
• In-depth experience with PSDP responsibilities, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and lead audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations with a high degree of autonomy.
• Strong understanding of H&S regulatory frameworks, construction safety practices, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver health & safety training programmes tailored to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

Desirable Qualifications (an advantage):

• Completed PSDP Training Course.
• IOSH Managing Safely Certification.
• QQI Level 6 Manual Handling Instructor qualification.
• SOLAS Accredited Safe Pass Trainer certification.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 systems and internal audit procedures.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus performance-related incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension and healthcare contributions.
• Strong annual leave package
• Flexible and hybrid working options to promote work-life balance.
• Access to high-calibre projects and long-term career development opportunities.
• Ongoing professional training and CPD support in a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Chris is available for a call between 9am and 5.30pm daily (outside of work hours calls / meetings can be arranged upon request).

Please submit your CV via the link provided, in confidence.

Job Ref Number: OR-14472

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€70,000.24 per year

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person