EHS Advisor – 120kV Substation Project – Co. Meath
Location: Co. Meath
Sector: Construction / Power / Electrical Infrastructure
Project: 120kV Substation
Position: EHS Advisor
Employment: Full-Time
The Opportunity
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced EHS Advisor to join a leading engineering contractor delivering a major 120kV substation project in Co. Meath.
This is a significant electrical infrastructure project and an ideal opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to further their career on a technically challenging, high-profile project.
Working closely with the Project Management and EHS teams, you will take an active role in promoting a strong safety culture across the site, ensuring that employees and subcontractors operate to the highest Health, Safety and Environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities
As EHS Advisor, you will:
- Support the Project EHS Manager with the day-to-day management of Health & Safety on site.
- Carry out daily site safety inspections and walks, identifying hazards and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
- Ensure site personnel and subcontractors comply with project and company safety requirements.
- Implement and maintain the project’s Safety Management System.
- Conduct site audits and inspections and report findings to project management.
- Review subcontractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS).
- Assist site teams in preparing Safe Plans of Action.
- Deliver site Health & Safety inductions.
- Coordinate and deliver toolbox talks.
- Organise and participate in project safety meetings.
- Assist with accident, incident and near-miss investigations.
- Identify training requirements across the project.
- Prepare and submit regular EHS reports.
- Work closely with supervisors, engineers and subcontractors to drive a proactive safety culture throughout the project.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- A relevant third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety / Occupational Health & Safety or similar.
- Approximately 3–5+ years’ experience in an EHS Advisor, Safety Officer or similar construction-based role.
- Previous experience within construction, electrical, utilities, energy or engineering projects would be highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of Risk Assessments, Method Statements and construction site safety procedures.
- Experience conducting site inspections and audits.
- Good communication skills with the confidence to engage with trades, subcontractors, supervisors and senior management.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills.
- Good Microsoft Office skills.
- Full clean driving licence.
Previous experience on substation, power, utilities, electrical infrastructure or major M&E projects would be particularly beneficial.
What’s on Offer?
- Opportunity to work on a major 120kV electrical infrastructure project in Co. Meath.
- Competitive salary package based on experience.
- Long-term career opportunities with an established engineering contractor.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Exposure to a technically challenging, large-scale project.
- Supportive and safety-focused project environment.
Interested?
If you’re an experienced EHS Advisor looking for your next move in Meath and would like to work on a major electrical infrastructure project, we’d like to hear from you.
