About The Role
Position: Health, Safety, and Environmental Advisor
Location: Little Island, Cork, Ireland
Start Date: February 2025
Employment Type: Full-Time
Coffey are the Main Civil and Building Works Contractor for the Design and Build of an Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant in Little Island in Cork.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced qualified candidate for the role of HSE Advisor to support the team already in place for this large design and build project.
The role will be supported by the Site Management Team, Quality Manager, and also by Coffey HSQE Team.
Key Responsibilities Safety ManagementDevelop, implement, and maintain the Project Health & Safety Plan and associated procedures.Monitor and ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and legal health and safety requirements.Conduct regular audits, inspections, and safety walk-throughs to ensure all project activities meet the required health and safety standards.Risk ManagementIdentify and assess potential health and safety risks across the project.Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to ensure a safe working environment.Review and approve site-specific risk assessments and method statements (RAMS).Training and CommunicationDeliver site inductions and ongoing safety training programs to employees and subcontractors.Promote a culture of safety awareness and engagement across the project team.Act as a point of contact for all health, safety, and environmental queries.Environmental OversightEnsure compliance with environmental standards, including waste management, emissions controls, and resource sustainability.Support the development and monitoring of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).Incident ManagementInvestigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring detailed reporting and analysis to prevent recurrence.Client and Stakeholder CollaborationLiaise with the client and regulatory bodies on health, safety, and environmental matters.Provide regular updates and reports on safety performance and compliance metrics. About You
Skills & Qualifications Third Level Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety (OHS).Computer literate.Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
High standard of written English is essential.Experience Minimum 2+ years of experience in a health, safety, and environmental role within the civil engineering/construction sector.Proven experience in managing safety on large-scale, complex construction projects involving earthworks, reinforced concrete structures, and steel frame buildings.Experience with relevant HSQE standards and management systems.Benefits Competitive salary based on experience.Opportunity to work on a prestigious, large-scale project for a global client.Professional development and training opportunities.Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.Be part of a team that prioritises safety, innovation, and excellence in delivering world-class civil engineering solutions!
About Us
Coffey is a family-owned water infrastructure and civil engineering specialist established in 1974.
We are passionate about safety and have been delivering critical infrastructure projects on time and within budget for nearly 50 years.
The hallmarks of our contracts are innovative solutions, engineering ingenuity, professional construction management and adherence to the highest safety and quality standards.
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