Safety Advisor
Occupli · Portlaoise, Ireland ·
- Employment
- Contract
- Category
- Occupational safety
- Experience
- 5+ years
Occupli is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to join a major client operating within the Utilities sector. Based in the Irish Midlands, this role will involve regular travel to various operational sites nationwide.
This is an initial 12-month contract with the potential for extension. The role is expected to ramp up from approximately three days per week initially to a full-time position as project requirements increase.
Requirements
- Conduct safety and quality audits of contractors in line with agreed standards and reporting requirements.
- Ensure audit findings, observations, and corrective actions are accurately documented and communicated.
- Work proactively with client teams and management to implement and maintain effective health and safety processes and procedures.
- Lead or contribute to investigations of contractor incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective actions.
- Provide expert health and safety guidance and support to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Act as a subject matter expert and resource for health and safety best practices across projects and operational activities.
- Support teams in resolving complex health and safety issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Monitor compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and company policies.
- Deliver a high standard of customer service and professional support at all times.
Essential
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety (Level 8 minimum).
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in a Safety Advisor role within the construction sector.
- Strong knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation and industry best practices.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and report-writing skills.
- Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.
Desirable
- Experience acting in or supporting PSCS and PSDP functions.
- Traffic Management experience.
- Experience within utilities, infrastructure, civil engineering, or related sectors.
Benefits
- Competitive contract rate.
- Fuel allowance.
- Overnight accommodation allowance where required.
- Opportunity to work on significant utilities projects with a leading national organisation.
- Potential contract extension and increased working hours as project requirements expand.