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Senior Environmental, Health & Safety Advisor

MMD Construction is a leading construction company based in Cork, Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in delivering high-quality building projects across various sectors. Our success is built on strong client relationships, a skilled and dedicated workforce, and a focus on innovation and sustainability. Joining MMD Construction means being part of a dynamic team where you will have opportunities to grow your career, work on exciting projects, and contribute to shaping Ireland’s built environment.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a Senior EHS Advisor to join our team and contribute to the success of upcoming projects. If you are passionate about construction and eager to advance your skills, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities:
• Work with Management to maintain the Company’s high Health, Safety and Environmental standards, and ensure ongoing development and implementation of improved EHS practices, policies and procedures.
• Drive and lead site EHS Graduate Programme to align with corporate goals and develop programs and continuous improvement efforts.
• Remain abreast new legislation and maintaining a working knowledge of all applicable legislation.
• Ability to advise on Health, Safety and Environmental issues on a day to day basis on site, attend site meetings, chair site safety meetings.
• Ability to carry out and write site inspection reports and site audit reports, deliver site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Ability to recommend to Project/Site Managers appropriate corrective actions to address risks highlighted in inspection and audit reports.
• Write, review and assess Contract Award/Pre-Construction Stage documents and Construction Management Plans.
• Write, review and assess risk assessments, method statements and advise on how risks could be reduced further.
• Comply with company ISO Management System requirements i.e. perform your work according to the Company process documents, procedures and maintaining document information/completing department forms/records as required.
• Actively participate in the promotion of health-related risks and on-site training.
• Delivery of HSE processes, procedures, standards and systems.
• Promote employee awareness/training for EHS.
• Training and onboarding of staff members.
• Promote a proactive HSE approach/attitude among all employees.
• Delivery of safety and environmental related activities.
• Other duties as assigned by senior management.

Qualifications:
BSc in Health and Safety/Higher Diploma SHWW/ Diploma SHWW

Required Skills:
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, Publisher, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Safe Pass and Manual Handling.
• Construction Experience essential.
• 5 years experience essential.

Preferred Skills:
• Is pro-active and self-motivated.
• Can work unsupervised.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Has excellent leadership, communication skills, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.

Compensation package:
Competitive Salary
Private Health Insurance
Life Insurance
On-site Gym
Wellbeing Programme
Annual Health Checks
Laptop & Phone

Equal Opportunity Statement:
At MMD Construction, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals have equal opportunities to succeed. We value diversity in our team and believe that a broad range of perspectives enhances our ability to deliver innovative solutions. We ensure that all employment decisions, including recruitment, promotion, and compensation, are made without regard to race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an environment of respect, fairness, and equality for everyone.

Please forward your CV and Cover Letter to recruitment@mmd.ie