EHS Advisor / Lead

Cork city, Ireland | Posted on 05/05/2026

We are recruiting an experienced EHS Advisor / Lead to join our team in Cork. At Fohntech Group, we offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career advancement. Join our team and build your future with us.

Key Responsibilities:

• Adherence to the project & Safety Management system
  
• Adherence to relevant Environmental, Health & Safety statutory provisions & legislation
  
• Adherence to PSCS Environmental, Health & Safety Plans.
  
• Coordination in the development of task specific Method statements, risk assessments, safe plan of action, permit to work.
  
• Compliance with the project execution plan.
  
• Coordination of project safety indicators.
  
• Good Safety Practices are managed & maintained.
  
• Ongoing C.O.S.H.H assessments, control of hazardous substances.
  
• Ensuring that safety interventions are completed & registered.
  
• Carry out regular site audits and inspection, document results and follow up on any corrective actions.
  
• Maintain records of statutory inspections are available for project activities, tool and plant.
  
• Adopt a Proactive approach to project EHS requirements.
  
• Ability to work either independently or as part of a team.
  
• Provide Safety input to site management & at site EHS forums.
  
• Ensure project sub-contractors adhere to project & group EHS policies & procedures.
  
• Ensure that induction & training is coordinated, managed & maintained.
  
• Project PPE is resourced & available.
  
• Compile & carry out Toolbox talks, as necessary
  
• Assist or carry out accident investigation reports in a timely manner & ensure communication to project management.
  
• Welfare & Hygiene facilities are in place, managed & maintained.
  
• Liaison with site Project Management on environmental, health & safety issues.
  
• Up to date documentation is included with the Safety File.
  
• Waste reduction and recycling programmes are maintained in line with project policies & procedures.
  
• Any other duties associated with this role.
  

Essential Criteria for the Role:

• 7+ years’ experience of managing environmental, health and safety on large construction sites.
  
• Experience working on Data Centres
  
• 5+ years managing a team of EHS advisors
  
• Thorough knowledge of current environmental, health and safety legislation
  
• Flexibility in working patterns where necessary.
  
• Ability to efficiently manage all environmental, health and safety issues on site.
  
• Ability to work on own initiative and possess strong interpersonal and communications skills.