Contract H&S Advisors
Qualified advisors placed on your site for a day, a phase or the full project. Flexible contracts at competitive day rates.
Short or long term
Health & safety consultancy · Ireland & UK
Practical health & safety support for the construction and energy industries
MELA Safety provides contract H&S advisors, site audits and safety documentation for contractors and developers in the construction and energy industries. We work on site, alongside your team, so compliance keeps pace with the build.
Call +353 87 332 2001Contract advisors on flexible termsHSA-ready documentationDublin-based
Services
What we do
Support for every stage of a project, from pre-construction paperwork to day-to-day supervision on site.
PSCS & PSDP Support
Help with your duties as Project Supervisor for the Construction or Design Stage, including the Safety & Health Plan and the Safety File.
Construction Regulations 2013Safety Statements
Site-specific Safety Statements written for how your business actually works, and reviewed as it changes.
SHWW Act 2005, s.20Risk Assessments & RAMS
Task-based risk assessments and method statements that crews can follow, covering work at height, lifting, excavations and more.
Ready for site inductionSite Audits & Inspections
Scheduled or unannounced inspections with a clear written report, photos and a prioritised close-out list.
Weekly, monthly or one-offIncident Investigation
Root-cause investigation after an accident or near miss, with help on reporting to the HSA and preventing a repeat.
Reportable incidents & near missesISO Management Systems
Setting up and maintaining quality, environmental and safety management systems, through to certification.
ISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001Training & Toolbox Talks
Site inductions, toolbox talks and tailored training sessions that crews actually engage with.
Delivered on siteLifting Equipment Inspection
Thorough examination and testing of lifting equipment and accessories, plus lifting plans for contractors.
LEEA registered technician
How we work
From first visit to close-out
Site visit
We walk the site, look at your current paperwork and talk to the people doing the work.
Gap review
You get a short written summary of what is in place, what is missing and what needs doing first.
On-site support
We put the documents and controls in place and provide advisor cover for as long as you need it.
Audit & report
Regular inspections keep standards up, and each one ends with a clear list of actions.
Who we work with
Construction, energy and manufacturing
Whether you run one site or several, we fit around your programme and your team.
Get in touch- Main contractorsAdvisor cover, PSCS support and audits across live sites
- SubcontractorsRAMS, Safety Statements and induction-ready paperwork
- Developers & clientsPSDP support and independent assurance on your projects
- Energy & utilitiesHV substations, overhead lines and underground cabling
- Pharma & manufacturingExpansion projects, engineering improvement plans and ISO systems
About
Matthew Mills
Director, MELA SafetyMatt has worked in health and safety since 2017, across construction, engineering and manufacturing in Ireland and the UK. He has run his own consultancy since 2021.
He has been lead or senior HSE on major construction, high-voltage power and pharmaceutical projects, with advisors reporting directly to him.
He is also a LEEA registered technician, testing and examining lifting equipment since 2017.
Worked with
- SISK
- John Paul Construction
- Mercury Engineering
- MTM
- H&MV Ireland
- Almac Sciences
- Purcell Construction
Now hiring
Contract H&S Advisors
Dublin · Construction sector
- Qualified H&S practitioner (Diploma, Degree or equivalent)
- Construction sector experience essential
- Comfortable working independently on site
Flexible contracts. Competitive day rates.
Get in touch
Contact
Need H&S cover on site?
Tell us about your project, where it is and when you need support. We'll come back to you with availability and a day rate.
Careers
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Email your CV with “Contract Advisor” in the subject line.