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Safety Advisor – Cork
Location: Cork
Contract Duration: 7 Months
Start Date: Mid-End July
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 Hours per Day
Employment Type: Contract / Contingent Labour
Spencer Ogden
is seeking an experienced Safety Advisor to support a major capital infrastructure project based in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile energy and engineering programme, working alongside project management, engineering, and contractor teams to drive best-in-class safety performance across all project activities.
The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting project delivery teams and contractors by ensuring health & safety standards, legislation, and site procedures are implemented effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Work closely with project management teams and contractors to ensure all safety requirements are fully implemented on site
Provide professional advice and guidance on health & safety matters across project activities
Conduct safety assurance audits and inspections to verify compliance with legislative and project standards
Promote a proactive safety culture across project teams and contractor personnel
Lead and participate in incident and near-miss investigations
Develop and facilitate safety learning forums and workshops
Review contractor safety documentation, procedures, and risk assessments
Support continuous improvement initiatives relating to health & safety performance
Requirements
Essential
Minimum 10 years’ Health & Safety experience within the construction industry on large-scale projects
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, standards, and codes of practice
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong stakeholder management and leadership capabilities
Ability to work independently and use initiative
Level 7 Qualification in Health & Safety
Desirable
Experience working on utility or energy infrastructure projects
Experience supporting large-scale generation or industrial construction projects
Level 8 Qualification in Health & Safety
Engineering or project management background
Location & Travel
This role is based full-time at project offices in Cork.
Approved business-related travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with project policy and subject to prior approval.
Safety Requirements
All contractors must comply fully with site Health & Safety regulations and project requirements, including:
Full PPE compliance at all times
Steel toe safety boots compliant with S3 EN ISO 20345
Valid SafePass certification
Up-to-date Manual Handling training
Candidates must also have access to:
A personal mobile phone
Laptop/PC and internet access
The ability to engage professionally throughout the duration of the assignment
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Safety Advisor looking to join a major infrastructure project in Cork, we would like to hear from you
At Spencer Ogden, we are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion throughout our recruitment process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to making any necessary adjustments to ensure you can present your best self. If you require additional time for assessments, alternative application methods, or access to interview questions in advance, please let us know. We are open to any requests or suggestions and continually seek innovative ways to assess talent.