Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor

Based in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, and established in 1950, McKeon Contech Ltd t/a McKeon Group and Hereworks is a digital-first innovator in the construction, building services, and smart-building sectors. We specialise in the planning, management, and delivery of detail-focused, high-quality projects across commercial, educational, healthcare, hospitality, industrial, retail, and pharmaceutical sectors.

We live by our Core Values of Client Commitment, Integrity, Sustainability, Quality & Brilliance and are committed to building exceptional, motivated teams who help drive McKeon Group & Hereworks to be leaders in Construction & Technology—while enjoying the journey along the way.

We pride ourselves on our exceptional and motivated teams. Great care and attention go into recruitment, we want to work with high quality, experienced people who will add to the culture, competencies and ethos.

What’s the Opportunity?

We have a number of exciting projects due to start in the coming months and we are seeking an Environmental, Health and Safety Advisor to join our team and assist us in ensuring we fulfil our promise to plan, communicate, and deliver projects of highest standard with an emphasis on safety, sustainability and quality.

Roles & Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all EHS legislation in consultation with EHS Manager
Work with the EHS team in ensuring company compliance with ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018.
Preparation of Project Specific Safety Plans 
Notifications (AF2) to HSA 
Preparation of RAMS
Work Permit Applications 
Site Visits / Inspections / Audits 
Approval of subcontractor RAMS
Subcontractor Safety Reviews 
Induction Talks 
Toolbox Talks 
Employee Safety Training Reviews 
Preparation / compilation of various elements of Pre-Qualification packages. 
Attendance at and reporting at site meetings where relevant. 
Other duties / projects as required

Benefits of joining us in the Health and Safety Role

McKeon Group prides itself on its exceptional and motivated people and you will be joining a professional, warm, welcoming and enthusiastic team.
Pension Scheme
Income Protection and Death in Service scheme
Membership of Employee Assistance Programme
Excellent opportunity to advance your career and progress within the Group
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Regular Company and Team Events
Subsidised EV charging at head office

Qualifications Required

Third Level Qualification in Environmental / Health and Safety required
Minimum 3 years’ experience in H&S in Construction, ideally with Main Contractor 
Excellent verbal and written English with the ability to communicate effectively across all levels within the Company 
Have a high level of competency and accuracy in writing and maintaining clear and professional documentation  
Previous experience of Procore and iAuditor an advantage
Possess strong planning, organisational and teamwork skills 
Experience of working in live environments such as educational facilities beneficial
Ability to build strong relationships with clients, staff and sub-contractors.
A strong commitment to promoting a culture of Safety and continuous improvement throughout the organisation.
Should be honest, flexible, hardworking, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team.  
The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking, hands on and motivated individual.