Health & Safety Advisor

Ayrton Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayrton Group is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join a substantial live construction project based in Sandymount, Dublin. This role focuses on day-to-day safety on a busy site, with ownership of safety activities and reporting for the on-site team.

The ideal candidate will hold a recognised H&S qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent) and have several years’ construction experience, including inductions, investigations, and RAMS management on large projects. Duration: 4–6 months.

Qualifications

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent).
• Several years’ experience in a construction Health & Safety role.
• Experience working on main contractor or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Comfortable working independently and managing day-to-day site safety activities.
• Experience conducting site inspections, inductions, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and digital reporting systems.
• Safe Pass required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Monitor site activities and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and project procedures.
• Carry out safety inductions for new personnel entering the site.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support the implementation of safe systems of work, RAMS, and permit procedures.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, precast installation, basement works, excavation activities, and form work operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate safety records and site documentation.
• Prepare routine reports and update digital safety records using SharePoint and other reporting systems.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure housekeeping and general site safety standards are maintained throughout the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Reporting skills

Administration

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Diploma

Degree

Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Ayrton Group is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join a substantial live construction project based in Sandymount, Dublin.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, site-focused Health & Safety professional to join an established project team and take ownership of day-to-day safety activities on a busy construction site.

Duration: 4 - 6 months

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations.
• Monitor site activities and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and project procedures.
• Carry out safety inductions for new personnel entering the site.
• Deliver toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Support the implementation of safe systems of work, RAMS, and permit procedures.
• Monitor high-risk activities including lifting operations, precast installation, basement works, excavation activities, and form work operations.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and hazards, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate safety records and site documentation.
• Prepare routine reports and update digital safety records using SharePoint and other reporting systems.
• Liaise with site management, subcontractors, and project stakeholders to promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure housekeeping and general site safety standards are maintained throughout the project.

Requirements:

• Relevant Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH Certificate, Diploma, Degree, or equivalent).
• Several years’ experience in a construction Health & Safety role.
• Experience working on main contractor or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Irish Health & Safety legislation and construction regulations.
• Comfortable working independently and managing day-to-day site safety activities.
• Experience conducting site inspections, inductions, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong administrative and reporting skills.
• Competent using Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and digital reporting systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Safe Pass required.

Highly Desirable Experience:

• Structural construction projects.
• Crane and lifting operations.
• Excavation and basement construction works.
• Formwork and reinforced concrete activities.
• Working within an established PSCS-managed project environment.

If you are a practical, site-based Health & Safety professional who enjoys being out on site, engaging with teams, and driving safe working practices, we’d like to hear from you.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Ayrton Group is acting as a recruitment partner on behalf of our client.