Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Waterford & South East, with occasional travel
Reporting to: QEHS Manager
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Role Overview
A leading renewable energy project developer is seeking a QEHS (Quality, Environmental, Health & Safety) Officer to support project teams across utility-scale energy construction sites. This role ensures the highest standards of safety, environmental compliance, and quality are maintained throughout project lifecycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with all relevant health, safety, environmental, and quality legislation, procedures, and regulations across project sites.
• Promote a proactive safety culture, delivering toolbox talks, inductions, and training to ensure all personnel are aligned with best practices.
• Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and risk assessments, and monitor close-out of corrective actions.
• Support the development and implementation of the QEHS Management System, including ISO standards.
• Maintain and report accurate site documentation, including incident reports, H&S statistics, and audit logs.
• Liaise with contractors, site supervisors, and stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient project execution.
• Support the investigation of incidents, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventative actions.
• Stay up to date with changes in relevant legislation and best practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of QEHS experience within the construction or energy sectors (renewables preferred).
• Strong working knowledge of Irish H&S legislation and ISO management systems (9001, 14001, 45001).
• Excellent communication, reporting, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a dynamic project team.

Why Join?

• Be part of delivering the green energy transition on major renewable infrastructure projects.
• Work in a purpose-driven environment that prioritises safety, sustainability, and quality.
• Long-term opportunity with growth potential in a high-demand sector.