Graduate EHS Advisor

Location Cork
Discipline: Enviromental, Health & Safety
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Dermot Doherty

Contact email: dermot.doherty@elitetalenthub.ie
Job ref: 53797
Published: 5 days ago

Elite Talent Hub LTD is a specialist in permanent staffing solutions for clients globally.

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Graduate EHS Advisor to join their team in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate to gain hands-on experience in Environmental, Health, and Safety practices within the construction sector. The role offers full support, mentoring, and training to help you develop your career in EHS.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support site teams in maintaining a safe working environment across assigned projects.
  • Assist with carrying out site safety audits and inspections, reporting findings to management.
  • Help deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions for staff and subcontractors.
  • Assist in the preparation and review of risk assessments, method statements, and site documentation.
  • Monitor compliance with EHS procedures and escalate issues to the site or EHS Manager where required.
  • Contribute to maintaining site safety files and EHS management systems.
  • Support accident/incident reporting processes and help track corrective actions.
  • Assist in promoting a strong safety culture across all levels of the project team.
  • Gain exposure to environmental management, including sustainability plans, audits, and regulatory compliance.

 

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Degree or Diploma in Environmental, Health & Safety (or a related discipline).
  • Placement or internship experience in construction or a related industry is beneficial but not essential.
  • Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage effectively with site teams.
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Willingness to learn, take initiative, and develop professionally.

 

This role is an ideal starting point for a graduate who wants to build a career in Environmental, Health & Safety, with excellent mentoring and long-term progression opportunities.

 

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