Role: Safety Advisor – Civil Engineering & Infrastructure
Location: Wexford
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Build Your Future with Wills Bros
Wills Bros Ltd is one of Ireland's leading Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractors, delivering complex and high-profile projects nationwide.
Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, we are interested in connecting with experienced Health and Safety Advisors with concrete works experience for a civil engineering industrial project in Wexford.
Whether you are actively considering a move or simply interested in exploring future opportunities, Wills Bros offers the chance to work on major civil engineering and infrastructure projects while developing your career alongside some of the industry's most experienced professionals.
Why Join Wills Bros?
At Wills Bros, we believe our success is built on our people.
We provide a supportive environment where talented professionals can take ownership of their work, continue to develop their skills and build long-term careers.
When you join our team, you'll benefit from:
- A strong and secure pipeline of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Exposure to a diverse range of project sectors across Ireland.
- Genuine career progression opportunities.
- Ongoing professional development and training.
- Support towards professional memberships and chartership.
- A collaborative, safety-focused culture.
- The opportunity to work alongside experienced and respected industry professionals.
Project Experience
Our teams deliver a diverse range of infrastructure projects including:
- Roads and transport infrastructure
- Bridges and structures
- Marine and coastal engineering
- Aviation infrastructure
- Utilities and water infrastructure
- Earthworks and drainage
- Heavy civil engineering projects
This particular opportunity will suit a safety professional who has worked on civil engineering, industrial or large-scale construction projects where concrete works form a key part of the programme.
This scope of work allows our employees to expand their experience and develop highly transferable skills throughout their careers.
The Role
- As a Health and Safety Advisor with concrete works experience, you will support the safe delivery of a civil engineering industrial project, with a strong focus on concrete operations, site compliance and continuous improvement in safety standards.
- Typical responsibilities will include:
- Developing, implementing and monitoring EHS policies, procedures and site safety systems.
- Conducting regular site inspections, audits and risk reviews across concrete works and wider civil engineering activities.
- Supporting safe systems of work for concrete pours, formwork, reinforcement, temporary works, lifting activities, plant movements and concrete pump operations.
- Identifying hazards on site and working with project teams to close out corrective actions in a timely manner.
- Leading or supporting investigations into accidents, incidents and near misses, and recommending practical actions to prevent recurrence.
- Liaising with project managers, engineers, contractors and subcontractors to ensure safety requirements are clearly communicated and followed.
- Monitoring and reporting on health and safety performance, site trends and areas for improvement.
- Keeping up to date with relevant health and safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
- Promoting a positive safety culture through coaching, toolbox talks and daily engagement with site teams.
About You
- We are interested in hearing from professionals who possess:
- A degree, diploma or relevant qualification in Environmental Health and Safety, Civil Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.
- Previous experience in a health and safety role within construction, civil engineering or infrastructure projects.
- Practical experience or a strong understanding of concrete works, including pours, formwork, reinforcement, plant, lifting operations and temporary works interfaces.
- Good knowledge of Irish health and safety legislation, construction regulations and site compliance requirements.
- Strong ability to carry out inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
- Confident communication skills, with the ability to engage site teams, subcontractors and management in a professional manner.
- Strong organisational skills, good attention to detail and a proactive approach to safety.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced site environment.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- A full, clean Irish driving licence is desirable.
Career Development
Many of our Project Managers, Contracts Managers and senior operational leaders began their careers in site-based engineering and delivery roles.
At Wills Bros, we actively support career progression through:
- Professional development programmes
- Industry-recognised training and certifications
- Engineers Ireland membership support
- Mentoring and coaching
- Cross-sector project experience
- Clear progression pathways into Project Management and senior leadership roles
We are committed to helping our people achieve their full potential.
Benefits
We offer a competitive remuneration and benefits package including:
- Competitive salary
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Pension scheme
- Income Protection
- Death in Service Benefit (4x basic salary)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Digital Doctor
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Company-funded professional development
- Professional membership support
Ready for What's Next?
If you are an experienced Health and Safety Advisor with concrete works experience and a background in civil engineering, construction or infrastructure, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you are actively seeking a new role or simply interested in learning more about future opportunities with Wills Bros, we welcome confidential discussions with safety professionals who share our commitment to safety, quality and engineering excellence.
Submit your CV today to [email protected] or contact Paula Murphy for a confidential discussion regarding current and future opportunities across Ireland.
Join Wills Bros. Build your career. Deliver Ireland's infrastructure.
No recruitment agencies, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you have working knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and regulatory requirements?
- Have you worked in a civil engineering or infrastructure construction environment?
Education:
Experience:
- Irish Health & Safety: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- EU Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
Location:
- Wexford, County Wexford (preferred)
Work Location: In person
