Health, Safety & Environmental Advisor

Overall Purpose of the Job

JS McCarthy Ltd is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Health, Safety & Environmental 
(HSE) Advisor to support the HSE Lead in the development and implementation of robust HSE 
practices across our diverse range of sites and industry sectors throughout Ireland.
This role plays a key part in ensuring the business meets and maintains the highest standards of 
compliance and best practice in line with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 accreditations. 
The successful candidate will work closely with the HSE Lead, senior management & site personnel
and external stakeholders to promote and embed a strong, proactive health, safety, and 
environmental culture across the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Due to the specialist nature of the work that JS McCarthy Ltd carries out we are prepared 
to invest in the right candidate to further develop the following skills: 
 

• Perform regular site audits, both formal and informal, and conduct necessary inspections 
  as outlined in the Safety Management System and relevant legislation, across all company 
  sites
• Work with HSE Lead & Senior Management on HSE related issues & implement EHS goals.
• Attend client safety meetings & walkdowns
• Assist in the development & maintenance, and communicate all health and safety policies, 
  procedures, risk assessments, and safe operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring version 
  control and compliance with current legislation.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences; 
  prepare detailed reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct and record regular HSE meetings, compiling statistics and identifying trends.
• Lead and support health and safety inductions and internal training programmes for 
  managers and employees.
• Draft and update site-specific method statements and risk assessments (RAMS).
• Promote awareness through safety campaigns, toolbox talks, and internal communication 
  initiatives.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, industry standards, and emerging best practices, 
  advising management accordingly.
• Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the company’s accreditation 
  systems (Safe-T-Cert, ISO 14001, ISO 9001).
• Carry out additional HSE-related compliance tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of 
  Health, Safety & Sustainability.

Education & Qualifications

• Minimum Level 6 (or higher) qualification in Occupational Health & Safety.
• Company transport will be provided with this role; therefore, a full, clean driving licence is 
     essential  
• Ability to prioritise work requirements and handling multiple tasks
• Manual Handling, Abrasive Wheels, and Working at Heights instructor certification (desirable; 
  however, training can be provided).

Experience & Technical Competencies
 

This position will suit a recently qualified Health & Safety Professional who is willing to learn & 
develop within a specialist contracting company that operates with varied industries and blue-chip 
clients.

• Familiarity with Safe-T-Cert, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 systems (desirable).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)