Senior Health and Safety Advisor

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. 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. 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. Additional Opportunities in Health and Safety Include: Health and Safety Officer - Munster - €50K - €60K Health and Safety Advisor - Dublin - €55K EHS Manager - Meath - €70K Health and Safety Officer - South East - €60K-€75K EHS Manager - Kildare - €60K - €70K HSE Manager - Dublin - €70K - €85K Junior EHS Officers - South East Ireland - €33K-45K For additional information and a confidential discussion on this and similar opportunities apply now 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 #ORjobs Skills: PSDP EHS Occupational Health and Safety Risk Assessments Health & Safety Design Safety Toolbox Talks Benefits: hybrid working strong annual leave flexible