Job Description

Overview

At Sisk, we’re more than a construction company – we’re a family‑owned business with a global reach, delivering excellence across major projects for over 165 years. We deliver trust, certainty and value to our clients while embracing innovation and shaping the future of construction.

We pioneer modern methods of construction across Infrastructure, Commercial, Residential, Life Sciences and Data Centres throughout Ireland, the UK and Europe.

The Senior Health & Safety Advisor provides direct operational support to project teams, ensuring health, safety, environment, quality and wellbeing standards are applied consistently on site. Works under the guidance of the BU Health & Safety Manager to implement company HSEQ systems and statutory requirements. Supports mentoring of Advisors and Graduate Advisors within the business unit.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and implementation of Health & Safety systems, procedures and standards on allocated projects
• Conduct site inspections, audits and reviews to monitor compliance and identify areas for improvement
• Assist in the preparation of risk assessments, method statements, environmental management plans and wellbeing initiatives
• Investigate incidents and near misses, ensuring thorough analysis and follow-up on corrective actions
• Provide guidance and support to project teams on Health & Safety matters
• Deliver Health & Safety awareness briefings, toolbox talks and training to site teams
• Collect, analyse and report Health & Safety performance data to the Health & Safety Manager
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture through engagement with site teams
• Support tender and pre-contract processes with Health & Safety input
• Maintain awareness of relevant legislation, standards and best practice and support compliance across projects

Experience

Experience and Skills

• Experience in Tier 1 construction Health & Safety, within a project environment
• Knowledge of health, safety, environmental, quality and wellbeing requirements
• Ability to advise and influence operational teams and subcontractors
• Strong communication, reporting and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload in a dynamic environment
• Proactive approach to identifying and mitigating Health & Safety risks

Qualifications

Required

• Degree or professional qualification in Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management or related discipline
• NEBOSH
• General Certificate or equivalent recognised H&S qualification
• Experience in risk assessment, auditing, incident investigation and compliance monitoring.

Desirable

• IOSH or other professional membership
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 or other relevant management systems
• Previous experience mentoring junior HSEQ team members

Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave
• Pension and benefits
• Unlimited learning and development opportunities
• Much more

Our People and Recruitment Commitment

At Sisk Group our people are at the heart of our success. We offer the chance to work with purpose, build a career with no limits and be part of a great team.

All vacancies are managed directly by our Internal Recruitment Team. Unsolicited contact or speculative CVs from unapproved agencies will not be accepted and no introductory fees will apply.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable adjustments are available during the recruitment process.

We know the confidence gap and imposter phenomenon can stop talented candidates applying. You do not need to meet every criterion – your skills and potential matter. Don’t hold back we want to hear from you.

All recruitment materials comply with legal and regulatory requirements including the EU Pay Transparency Directive and the Equality Acts UK and Ireland.

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