Job Description
About JJ Rhatigan & Company
JJ Rhatigan is a leading main contractor with over 70 years’ experience delivering high-quality, sustainable construction projects across Ireland and the UK.
As a family-founded business, we have built a reputation for excellence in health & safety, quality of finish and overall project delivery. Our portfolio spans residential, commercial, education, healthcare and mixed-use developments, combining technical expertise with a collaborative and integrity-led approach.
Our UK business continues to grow, supported by a strong pipeline of work and long-standing client relationships.
The Role
As a Health & Safety Advisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our UK projects meet and exceed statutory Health & Safety requirements. You’ll provide guidance and support to site teams, monitor compliance, and promote a positive safety culture across all operations. This role may involve working as the sole H&S Advisor on a project, part of a site-based H&S team, or across multiple smaller projects.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Support project teams in understanding and fulfilling their Health & Safety duties and responsibilities.
* Ensure compliance with all applicable UK Health & Safety legislation, including the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974, CDM Regulations 2015, and RIDDOR 2013.
* Monitor site activities to confirm adherence to safety requirements and control measures.
* Carry out Health & Safety inspections/audits and work with responsible parties to ensure timely close-out of actions.
* Assist in preparing and reviewing project H&S documentation (RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, Lift Plans), including third-party submissions.
* Maintain accurate records and data using H&S system software to ensure compliance with legislation, company procedures, and audit standards.
* Deliver site-based safety briefings/toolbox talks and arrange external H&S training as required.
* Participate in accident/incident investigations, providing recommendations to prevent recurrence.
* Support H&S performance reviews of subcontractors and supply chain partners.
* Report and provide regular updates to the H&S Manager and seek guidance and advises as necessary.
* Compile and submit H&S statistics and reports to the H&S Manager and H&S Director.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in a Health & Safety role within UK construction.
* Strong working knowledge of UK H&S legislation and its practical application on construction sites.
* Experience in site inspections, compliance checks, and risk assessments.
* Confident in delivering safety briefings and toolbox talks.
* Familiarity with H&S system software for reporting and compliance tracking.
* Professional H&S qualification (NEBOSH Construction Certificate or equivalent) and relevant industry experience.
What JJ Rhatigan Can Offer You
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
* The chance to work on high-profile projects with real community impact.
* A collaborative, forward-thinking work environment.
If you’re passionate about Health & Safety and want to make a meaningful impact on projects that shape communities, we’d love to hear from you.
JJ Rhatigan & Company is an equal opportunities employer.