Health & Safety Officer – Educational Construction Project | South Dublin, Co. Dublin
Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland
€60000 p.a.
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Job title: Health & Safety Officer – Educational Construction Project
Location: South Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor delivering large-scale education and public sector projects in South Dublin
Package: €60,000 to €65,000 package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education, healthcare, residential and commercial developments across Dublin and the wider Leinster region.
With a strong pipeline of public sector and educational projects, they are currently delivering a significant educational development in South Dublin, Co Dublin. The company is known for its commitment to safety, quality workmanship and professional project delivery standards across all sites.
The Role: Health & Safety Officer
This Health & Safety Officer position is based on a major educational construction project in South Dublin, Co Dublin.
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager and project leadership team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving site safety standards throughout the construction programme. You will work closely with site management, subcontractors and project teams to ensure full compliance with all health and safety legislation, company procedures and client requirements.
The successful Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for promoting a positive safety culture while ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have a recognised Health & Safety qualification relevant to the construction industry
• Proven experience required in a Health & Safety Officer role on construction projects
• Experience with a main contractor or large-scale construction environment is required
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations
• Full driving licence required
Preferred Experience:
• Educational, public sector or commercial project experience preferred
• Experience carrying out site audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
Nice to Have:
• Membership of IOSH, IEMA or similar professional body
• Additional construction-related qualifications
• First Aid or Manual Handling Instructor certification beneficial
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks to employees and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation
• Support site management teams in driving a proactive safety culture
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with project safety requirements
• Attend project meetings and provide Health & Safety updates and reports
• Promote continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance across the project
About You
You will have experience working as a Health & Safety Officer on construction projects and be comfortable operating within a busy site environment.
You will possess strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams, subcontractors and management while maintaining high standards of safety compliance. Attention to detail, organisation and a practical approach to problem solving are essential for success in this role.
What’s On Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Professional development and CPD support
• Long-term project pipeline in the Dublin region
• Career progression opportunities within a growing construction business
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety Officer to join a respected main contractor on a significant educational construction project in South Dublin, Co Dublin.
The role offers long-term stability, strong support from experienced construction professionals and the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of an important public sector development while advancing your Health & Safety career.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Health & Safety professionals for the Irish construction sector. We work with leading main contractors, developers and specialist contractors across education, healthcare, commercial, residential and civil engineering projects.
If you are a Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Officer, Site Safety Officer or Construction Safety Professional looking for opportunities in South Dublin, Co Dublin or across Leinster, we can help you find the right role for your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Officer, Site Safety Officer, Construction Safety Officer, Senior Health & Safety Advisor.
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Location: South Dublin, Co Dublin
Company: Established Irish Main Contractor delivering large-scale education and public sector projects in South Dublin
Package: €60,000 to €65,000 package
The Company
This well-established Irish main contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality education, healthcare, residential and commercial developments across Dublin and the wider Leinster region.
With a strong pipeline of public sector and educational projects, they are currently delivering a significant educational development in South Dublin, Co Dublin. The company is known for its commitment to safety, quality workmanship and professional project delivery standards across all sites.
The Role: Health & Safety Officer
This Health & Safety Officer position is based on a major educational construction project in South Dublin, Co Dublin.
Reporting to the Health & Safety Manager and project leadership team, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving site safety standards throughout the construction programme. You will work closely with site management, subcontractors and project teams to ensure full compliance with all health and safety legislation, company procedures and client requirements.
The successful Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for promoting a positive safety culture while ensuring the project is delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory requirements.
Must Have Requirements:
• Must have a recognised Health & Safety qualification relevant to the construction industry
• Proven experience required in a Health & Safety Officer role on construction projects
• Experience with a main contractor or large-scale construction environment is required
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations
• Full driving licence required
Preferred Experience:
• Educational, public sector or commercial project experience preferred
• Experience carrying out site audits, inspections and incident investigations
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
Nice to Have:
• Membership of IOSH, IEMA or similar professional body
• Additional construction-related qualifications
• First Aid or Manual Handling Instructor certification beneficial
Key Responsibilities
• Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits and safety observations
• Assist with risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work
• Deliver site inductions and toolbox talks to employees and subcontractors
• Investigate incidents, near misses and non-conformances, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
• Maintain accurate Health & Safety records and documentation
• Support site management teams in driving a proactive safety culture
• Liaise with subcontractors to ensure compliance with project safety requirements
• Attend project meetings and provide Health & Safety updates and reports
• Promote continuous improvement in Health & Safety performance across the project
About You
You will have experience working as a Health & Safety Officer on construction projects and be comfortable operating within a busy site environment.
You will possess strong communication skills and the confidence to engage with site teams, subcontractors and management while maintaining high standards of safety compliance. Attention to detail, organisation and a practical approach to problem solving are essential for success in this role.
What’s On Offer
Salary: €60,000 to €65,000 DOE
Benefits:
• Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Annual leave entitlement
• Professional development and CPD support
• Long-term project pipeline in the Dublin region
• Career progression opportunities within a growing construction business
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety Officer to join a respected main contractor on a significant educational construction project in South Dublin, Co Dublin.
The role offers long-term stability, strong support from experienced construction professionals and the opportunity to contribute to the successful delivery of an important public sector development while advancing your Health & Safety career.
How to Apply
Call Dara McKenna on 015314345 or email dara@breaghrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.
Why Breagh Recruitment?
Breagh Recruitment are specialists in recruiting Health & Safety professionals for the Irish construction sector. We work with leading main contractors, developers and specialist contractors across education, healthcare, commercial, residential and civil engineering projects.
If you are a Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Officer, Site Safety Officer or Construction Safety Professional looking for opportunities in South Dublin, Co Dublin or across Leinster, we can help you find the right role for your experience and career goals.
Related roles: Health & Safety Officer, Health & Safety Advisor, EHS Officer, Site Safety Officer, Construction Safety Officer, Senior Health & Safety Advisor.
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