Senior EHS Advisor

Location: Cork

Sector: Commercial and Pharmaceutical Projects

Type: Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Red Sky Personnel are looking for a Senior EHS Advisor to join a leading construction company delivering large-scale projects across Ireland and the UK.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established main contractor renowned for its high-quality work, safety-first culture, and commitment to excellence. The role is based in Cork, primarily within the Commercial and Pharmaceutical sectors, with the possibility of involvement in multiple projects.

The Role

As a Senior EHS Advisor, you will play a key role in developing, implementing, and maintaining the company's Environmental, Health, and Safety Management System. You'll work closely with project teams to ensure compliance with all safety regulations and help maintain a safe, proactive working environment across all sites.

You will also provide hands-on guidance, training, and leadership to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees, subcontractors, and site visitors adhere to company and statutory EHS standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the company's Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Provide advice, guidance, and instruction to management, site teams, and subcontractors.
• Ensure compliance with all Environmental, Health & Safety legislation and regulations.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, report findings, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Deliver EHS training programmes and site inductions for employees and subcontractors.
• Review and develop project-specific EHS documentation, including risk assessments and method statements.
• Ensure all incidents are properly reported, recorded, investigated, and communicated.
• Maintain EHS registers, records, and monthly reporting systems.
• Support site management with toolbox talks, safety initiatives, and continual improvement measures.
• Promote a proactive, incident-free workplace and contribute to the company's strong safety culture.

   

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant third-level qualification in Environmental, Health, and Safety.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in an EHS role, ideally within large-scale construction projects.
• Proven experience working on commercial or pharmaceutical projects.
• Strong understanding of Irish EHS legislation and industry best practice.
• Full, clean driving licence.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and engage others.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative site team.

   

Why Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to join a highly respected main contractor with a long-standing reputation for delivering complex, high-value projects safely and successfully. You'll be part of a supportive environment where safety, quality, and professional development are top priorities.

If you're an experienced EHS professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Rachel Marrey at Red Sky Personnel for more information.

Contact information

Rachel Marrey