Senior Health and Safety Advisor EHS 
Location: Galway
Monday - Friday / Permanent Full Time Position
€50,000 - €65,000

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.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this EHS Advisor position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 / 083 1220295 or Chris@optimizerecruitment.ie

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.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence and your CV will never be released without your prior approval.

Job Ref Number: OR-13131

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