Construction Safety Engineer

Ascendpm; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend PM is seeking a Construction Safety Engineer to join a multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin. This is a 12-month contract with a view to extension, offering the opportunity to work on high‑profile projects.

You will drive safety on site, ensuring adherence to best practice standards, review RAMs and lift plans, conduct risk assessments, and report to the project manager while coordinating with EHS POC and stakeholders to maintain a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a construction safety engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of construction industry safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to top standards.
• Walk construction work with contractor to ensure safe practices.
• Perform gap analyses against regulatory requirements and SOPs.
• Review RAMS, lift plans and temporary work designs for best practices.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments to identify hazards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/OSH/related field

Job description

Ascend PM are hiring a Construction Safety Engineer to join our clients team, a multinational biopharmaceutical company based in Dublin. This is a great Contract opportunity to join a growing team. Initially 12 Month Contract with view to extend.

We are looking for a qualified and experienced construction safety engineer to join our clients team and ensure that construction projects comply with the highest standards of health and safety. You will report to the project manager and liaise with the relevant stakeholders, including EHS POC.

Responsibilities

• Foster a strong safety culture and adherence to best in class standards through the following:
• Walk construction work with the contractor in advance of execution to ensure safe practices are followed
• Execute gap analysis studies, ranging from regulatory requirements, GDE/SOPs and overall EHS cover. Report the outcome to the Project Manager for next steps consideration
• Input to safety stand downs & one-point lessons (typically executed by GC or contractor EHS reps)
• Preview RAMS, lift plans and temporary work designs to ensure best practices are followed
• Monitor and update safety signage
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments to identify and eliminate any hazards or violations
• Keep the relevant safety reporting data up to date.
• Plan and execute EHS demonstrations, workshops, training etc with our CM team.
• Work closely with our PSCS and PSDP in relation to the execution of all works on site
• Report any accidents, incidents, or near misses. Input into the investigations, as appropriate
• Coordinate and cooperate with the project manager, the site supervisor, the client, and the relevant authorities and stakeholders on safety matters
• Keep abreast of the latest developments and best practices in the field of construction safety
• Advise the project team/construction management of potential Safety efficiencies/improvements
• Provide safety moment topics and content for the project team.
• Populate relevant EHS content on displays/notice boards within ADL1X portacabin and Construction zones.
• Request clarity on any Amgen EHS training/documentation/requirements/SOPs for the relevant Amgen EHS POC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, occupational health and safety, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience as a construction safety engineer or a similar role, ideally at a biopharmaceutical facility (or similar).
• Knowledge of the construction industry and the relevant safety regulations and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.