HSE Advisor

Job Title: EHS Advisor - Pharmaceutical Construction Project
📍 Location: Dublin, Ireland
📅 Start Date: September
🕒 Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
🗣 Languages: English (required)

About the Role:

We are currently seeking a proactive and experienced EHS Advisor for a pharmaceutical construction project based in Dublin. This 12-month role involves managing health, safety, and environmental compliance on a high-specification, cleanroom-focused build, including process systems installation, commissioning, and qualification activities.

You will act as a key point of contact for all EHS matters on site, ensuring adherence to Irish legislation, GMP guidelines, and client safety standards. This is a critical role in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement site-specific EHS plans in line with client, company, and regulatory standards.

• Monitor and manage high-risk activities, such as confined space entry, chemical handling, working at height, and commissioning.

• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections, documenting findings and driving improvements.

• Maintain all relevant EHS records including RAMS, permits, incident reports, training records, and safety observations.

• Lead site inductions and deliver toolbox talks tailored to pharmaceutical-specific risks.

• Work closely with subcontractors to promote a shared culture of safety and compliance.

• Investigate incidents and near-misses, ensuring robust root cause analysis and follow-up actions.

• Interface with the client's EHS team and regulatory bodies as required.

• Support environmental compliance, including waste management, dust control, and chemical storage.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in EHS roles within pharmaceutical, biotech, or high-spec cleanroom construction projects.

• Recognised EHS qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent).

• Strong knowledge of Irish EHS legislation, GMP requirements, and construction safety best practices.

• Proven ability to coordinate with multiple subcontractors and uphold high safety standards.

• Fluent English; excellent communication and reporting skills.

• Experience supporting commissioning, qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), or handover phases is highly desirable.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly rate or fixed-term contract

• Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge pharmaceutical facility

• Career development within a leading global contractor

• Collaborative and safety-driven project culture

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.