HSE Advisor
Tipperary, with travel to project sites
Salary DOE + Company Vehicle, Health and Pension Schemes

Optimize Recruitment is currently seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Advisor on behalf of an established engineering organisation operating within the Water & Wastewater sector.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 2–3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety role, ideally within construction, utilities, civil engineering or the water/wastewater sector.
• A third-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent qualification – essential.
• Proven experience in risk assessments, site audits and incident investigation.
• Strong knowledge of Irish health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Previous experience working on live construction, utilities or industrial sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with personnel at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of HSE management systems across multiple projects.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews, ensuring corrective actions are identified, monitored and closed out.
• Assist with the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements and environmental plans.
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with Irish health, safety and environmental legislation and relevant industry standards.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, supporting the implementation of corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide practical HSE advice and guidance to Project Managers, Site Supervisors and site personnel.
• Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings, inductions and other HSE training as required.
• Support the preparation and submission of HSE documentation during tender and pre-construction stages.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, including inspections, training, audits and statutory compliance documentation.
• Monitor subcontractor HSE performance and ensure compliance with project and company requirements.
• Promote a proactive and positive safety culture across projects and departments.
• Contribute to ongoing HSE improvement initiatives, reporting and KPI development.
• Ensure client-specific HSE requirements and reporting standards are understood and maintained.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HSE professional to join a growing team and play a key role in maintaining and continuously improving health, safety and environmental standards across a range of projects nationwide.

For additional information and a confidential discussion on this HSE Advisor position and similar opportunities contact: Chris 056-7786631 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-14905.

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