Health & Safety Advisor - Ireland

Health & Safety Advisor

Location: Bray, Co. Wicklow (Initial Project)
Future Projects: Dublin Region
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
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Crown is a leading specialist contractor delivering roofing, cladding, and façade solutions across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Health & Safety Advisor to join our expanding team.

This role will initially be based on a project in Bray, with long-term opportunities across the Dublin region. Working alongside project managers, site teams, subcontractors, and clients, you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and compliance across our projects.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company with a strong pipeline of work, where safety is at the heart of everything we do.
Key Responsibilities

• Promote and champion a positive health and safety culture across all site activities.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health and safety legislation, client requirements, and Crown's Health & Safety Management System.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations, identifying risks and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Review and monitor Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and safe systems of work.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety briefings.
• Support project teams with planning works safely and proactively identifying potential hazards.
• Monitor subcontractor compliance with project health and safety requirements.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, producing reports and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate health and safety documentation and project records.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities on health and safety matters.
• Provide practical advice and support to site management teams, driving continuous improvement.
• Assist with internal and external audits while supporting the ongoing development of Crown's health and safety standards.

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working as a Health & Safety Advisor within the construction industry.
• Experience on roofing, cladding, façade, structural steel, or main contractor projects is highly desirable.
• A thorough understanding of Irish health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence safe working behaviours.
• Experience carrying out site inspections, audits, incident investigations, and producing detailed reports.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel between project locations within the Dublin region.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
• Permanent, full-time position with Monday to Friday working.
• Long-term project pipeline across the Dublin region, providing stability and career security.
• Opportunity to work on a diverse range of data centre, commercial, and specialist construction projects.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing and ambitious organisation.
• Ongoing training, professional development, and support for further qualifications.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with a strong focus on health, safety, and employee wellbeing.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced industry professionals on technically challenging projects.

Crown is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.