Our client, an established and highly respected construction contractor is seeking an experienced SHEQ Advisor to join their team on a major project in Donegal.
With an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across Ireland, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely values health, safety, quality and environmental excellence.
This is a site-based position where you’ll play a key role in supporting project delivery while helping to develop and maintain a positive safety culture across the site.
The Role
Reporting into the SHEQ Manager, you’ll work closely with project teams, site management and subcontractors to ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards.
This is a practical, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys being visible on site, building strong relationships and driving continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
- Promote and maintain a positive Health & Safety culture across the project.
- Support the implementation of the company’s SHEQ Management System.
- Ensure compliance with Irish Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice.
- Conduct accident, incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Review RAMS and provide guidance to project teams where required.
- Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.
- Monitor subcontractor compliance and maintain SHEQ documentation.
- Support environmental compliance and quality assurance activities.
- Produce regular SHEQ reports and performance metrics for management.
About You
You’ll be a proactive SHEQ professional with construction experience who is confident engaging with people at every level on site.
You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience within a Construction Health & Safety or SHEQ role.
- A recognised Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH, Diploma or equivalent).
- Good knowledge of UK/Irish construction legislation and safety standards.
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- The ability to work independently while supporting multiple stakeholders.
- A full driving licence.
What’s on Offer?
- Salary up to €50-60K
- Company Vehicle
- Long-term, secure opportunity with a growing contractor
- Excellent project pipeline (2 years left on existing Donegal project)
- Supportive HSE management team
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
Full details will be provided upon application.
NOVO is a specialist HSEQ recruitment business, supporting professionals from entry-level Health & Safety positions through to senior leadership appointments.
All conversations will be handled in the strictest confidence.
Novo People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or age.
This role is commutable from Derry, Strabane, Letterkenny, Donegal, Dungiven, Fermanagh, Limavady, Mid Ulster.
Skills:Health and Safety Construction Environmental Management Quality Management Safety Management
Benefits:Company Vehicle Group Life Assurance Laptop Paid Holidays Pension Fund Parking
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