Health And Safety Advisor

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Coventry

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Package

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About the Company:

Our client is a leading international construction contractor delivering some of the UK & Europe's most complex and high-profile data centre and commercial developments. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline across Coventry, they are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join a flagship hyperscale data centre project.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading business renowned for delivering large-scale mission-critical facilities while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.

The Role:

Reporting to the Project HSE Manager, the Health & Safety Advisor will play a key role in promoting and maintaining a positive safety culture across a major data centre construction project.

You will work closely with site management, subcontractors and client representatives to ensure compliance with Irish legislation, company procedures and project-specific safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of the project Health & Safety Management System

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety tours

• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation and company standards

• Assist with the development and review of RAMS, permits and safe systems of work

• Monitor subcontractor performance and compliance on site

• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, producing detailed reports and corrective actions

• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings

• Assist in the preparation of project safety documentation and reports

• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout the project team

• Liaise with project management teams, clients and external stakeholders regarding safety matters

• Track and close out safety observations and corrective actions

• Support emergency response planning and site preparedness

• Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with ISO 45001 standards

Requirements:

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline

• A number of years' experience in a Health & Safety role within construction

• Experience working on large-scale construction projects

• Strong understanding of Irish Health & Safety legislation

• Experience undertaking site inspections, audits and incident investigations

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work within a fast-paced project environment

• Full driving licence

Desirable Experience

• Data Centre experience

• Mission Critical, Pharmaceutical, Industrial or Major Build project experience

• IOSH Membership

• Chartered or progressing toward Chartered status

• Experience working with international contractors

Package:

Benefits Package Includes:

• Annual Bonus

• Pension Contribution

• Private Healthcare

• Life Assurance

• Professional Membership Fees

• Training & Development Support

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities

• Generous Annual Leave Allowance