Job title: SHEQ Advisor
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Location: Castlewellan
Job published: 07-07-2026
Job ID: 119499
Contact name: Adam Adair
Phone number: +447441345306
Contact email: adam.adair@huntersavage.com

Job Description

SHEQ Advisor

Castlewellan / Dundalk

Description:
We are hiring for our client, an established Civil Engineering and Utilities contractor based in Co. Down, on the recruitment of a SHEQ Advisor. This SHEQ role is based in the office with regular visits to active project sites, working closely with operational teams, site management, and senior leadership. The successful Health & Safety role will help maintain and improve health and safety standards across multiple live civil engineering and utilities projects, promoting a positive safety culture and supporting project teams in delivering work safely and efficiently.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

  1. Competitive Salary + Van
  2. Castlewellan / Dundalk based, with long-term career progression on offer
  3. Established, growing organisation with a strong track record across civil engineering, pipelines and utilities

The Role:

  • Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety assessments
  • Support site management teams with risk assessments and method statements
  • Monitor compliance with company procedures and statutory requirements
  • Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances
  • Deliver toolbox talks, safety briefings and training sessions
  • Prepare detailed reports and recommendations following inspections
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation and records
  • Liaise with clients, subcontractors and regulatory bodies

The Person:

  • 3+ years' experience in a Health & Safety Advisor role within utilities or civil engineering
  • NEBOSH, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
  • Full clean driving licence, essential
  • Proven experience of site audits, inspections and safety reporting
  • Strong knowledge of UK/Irish health and safety legislation
  • Experience across multiple live civil engineering or utilities projects

The Reward:

  • Competitive salary + van
  • Long-term career opportunities within a growing organisation
  • Strong safety standards and collaborative working culture
  • Continuous professional development

Next Steps - Why Hunter Savage
For further information, and to apply for this SHEQ Advisor job, please contact Adam Adair. As a specialist recruitment consultancy with a dedicated Built Environment desk across NI & ROI, Hunter Savage offers deep sector insight and long-term relationships with both candidates and employers, helping you find opportunities with the greatest potential for growth. Visit our website for a full list of Built Environment opportunities.

Salary is usually negotiable and listed as a guide only. We reserve the right to heighten shortlisting criteria dependent upon the calibre of response.