Senior EHS Advisor

About the role

The Project EHS Advisor advises, supports and helps Project Management teams and other stakeholders on Environmental, Health and Safety matters so that relevant legislation is complied with. The advisor supports the implementation of the company's EHS management system and best practice across planned and live projects within their regional remit. The position reports directly to the UK&I EHS Manager and is based in ROI.

Key responsibilities

• Act as a subject matter expert for project management teams and develop formal project plans to drive continuous improvement
• Present EHS data to clients, project leaders and their management teams regularly
• Support assessment and control of project risks, identify compliance gaps and propose solutions
• Build working relationships with clients, project managers, supervisors, employee representatives, contractors and other stakeholders
• Promote a positive EHS culture and monitor compliance with legal standards, setting up follow-up procedures
• Help draft and communicate project EHS plans and contribute to the project Safety Management system
• Identify employee EHS training needs and help solve audit items from internal, external and self-audits
• Run an internal audit programme for project sites, reporting actions weekly and closing action items
• Review method statements and risk assessments for active projects, investigate serious incidents and liaise with enforcing authorities
• Take part in compliance forums and assess contractors' processes against company EHS standards

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental, Health and Safety
• 3-5 years minimum of EHS experience on large and complex construction projects
• Strong understanding of Irish legislation, including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013
• Preferred: IOSH certified level membership (CMIOSH preferred) and experience in pharmaceutical or biopharma/biotech
• Experience implementing EHS management systems and supporting procedures
• Full driving licence and Active Safe Pass Card required

What we offer

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme, company car and paid holidays and sick pay
• Hybrid working when not on site
• Pension with 7% match, life assurance, employee assistance programme and referral scheme
• Employee discounts, cycle-to-work scheme and security product discount
• Product and cross-training, career ladders and a Zero Harm policy