Health and Safety Graduate Programme 2027

Dornan; Ireland; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dornan is inviting applications for its Health & Safety Graduate Programme 2027. Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe, reporting to the Project Manager as the Graduate EHS Advisor responsible for monitoring safety performance and advising on compliance with our policies.

You will develop safety documents with the site team, assist with audits and inspections, and help close issues in line with Dornan policy.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent safety qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain training matrix.
• Review and file weekly subcontractor paperwork.
• Perform daily and weekly compliance checks.
• Ensure operatives sign onto daily briefs and have correct risk assessments and permits.

Skills

Recognised safety qualification

Excellent communication

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Job description

We are now inviting applications for our Health & Safety Graduate Programme 2027.

Successful candidates will be placed on projects in Ireland, the UK and Mainland Europe.

Reporting to the Project Manager, the Graduate EHS Advisor will be responsible for monitoring Dornan safety performance, and advise on compliance with our health, safety, and welfare policies.

In addition to this, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the safety management system and to develop safety documents in conjunction with the site team. The Graduate EHS Advisor will assist with audits and inspections, communicating the findings of these to site management, and assist in the closure of issues in line with Dornan policy.

Your day to day will include:

• Maintenance of Training Matrix
• Review and filing of Weekly subcontractor paperwork.
• Daily & weekly compliance checking
• Make sure operatives are signed onto daily briefs/correct rams, permit in place, lifting equipment paperwork in place.
• Regular site walks per day to check for compliance ie. platforms used correctly and tag in date, housekeeping all in order, PPE
• Report any issues to the Senior H&S Advisor and supervisors immediately.
• Assist in the issuing and auditing of permits
• Assist in the completion of the weekly EHS report
• Assist in incident/accident investigations reporting and filing
• Attending Safety Meeting with Senior H&S Advisor
• Comply with company policy on matters of confidentiality and disclosure of information

What we are looking for:

• Recognised safety qualification or NEBOSH Certificate
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What happens next:

• Your application will be reviewed, and shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in January 2027.
• Offers will be issued in January and February of 2027, and following this you will be assigned to your business unit and mentor.
• You will commence with Dornan from June 2027.

Women @ Dornan:

Our W@D Network through mentorship, development, and advocacy empowers women and promotes a more forward thinking construction industry.

Dornan Strava Club:

employees can take part in fitness challenges, build connections across the business, and contribute to monthly charitable giving initiatives.

Be Yourself:

We want everyone at Dornan to feel welcome, valued, and supported. By embracing different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, we create an environment where people can be themselves, grow their careers, and thrive.