EHS Advisor
Posted 1 week ago by ERSG
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Wexford
Summary: The EHS Advisor role involves implementing and monitoring health and safety management systems, ensuring compliance with Irish legislation, and conducting site inspections. The position also includes managing environmental controls and promoting a positive safety culture within a solar farm hub. The advisor will be responsible for training initiatives and acting as a point of contact for health, safety, and environmental queries. This role requires a proactive approach to incident investigation and compliance reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and monitor the project Health & Safety Management System
- Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act
- Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks
- Review and approve risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work
- Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions for site personnel and contractors
- Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, producing reports and corrective actions
- Liaise with site management, contractors, and external stakeholders on H&S matters
- Monitor environmental controls and compliance with planning conditions and environmental permits
- Support implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
- Manage waste segregation, pollution prevention, and protection of local habitats
- Report and respond to environmental incidents
- Promote a positive safety culture across the solar farm hub
- Support training initiatives and competency checks
- Act as a point of contact for HSE queries on site
Key Skills:
- Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
- Relevant HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)
- Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar HSE role, ideally within construction, renewables, or utilities
- Strong knowledge of Irish H&S and environmental legislation
- Experience working on large infrastructure or renewable energy projects (solar preferred)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to influence and engage site teams and contractors
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
- Competent in incident reporting and root cause analysis
- Comfortable working in a dynamic, site-based environment
Salary (Rate): £325 - daily
City: Wexford
Country: Ireland
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Health & Safety
Implement and monitor the project Health & Safety Management System
Ensure compliance with Irish H&S legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act
Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walks
Review and approve risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work
Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and inductions for site personnel and contractors
Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, producing reports and corrective actions
Liaise with site management, contractors, and external stakeholders on H&S matters
Environmental
Monitor environmental controls and compliance with planning conditions and environmental permits
Support implementation of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP)
Manage waste segregation, pollution prevention, and protection of local habitats
Report and respond to environmental incidents
Training & Culture
Promote a positive safety culture across the solar farm hub
Support training initiatives and competency checks
Act as a point of contact for HSE queries on site
Qualifications & Experience
Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
Relevant HSE qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent)
Minimum 2-3 years' experience in a similar HSE role, ideally within construction, renewables, or utilities
Strong knowledge of Irish H&S and environmental legislation
Experience working on large infrastructure or renewable energy projects (solar preferred)
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to influence and engage site teams and contractors
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused
Competent in incident reporting and root cause analysis
Comfortable working in a dynamic, site-based environment
Desirable
Previous experience on solar or renewable energy projects
Temporary Works or Construction Safety experience
Safe Pass and manual handling certification
ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.