Health & Safety Specialist – Design & Construction

Gaia Talent; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Professional development

Collaborative team

Job summary

Gaia Talent in Ireland is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist – Design & Construction to join its Health, Safety and Technical Advisory team. Hybrid with a primary office in Dublin, you will coordinate PSDP and embed safety through design on diverse projects.

You will review design docs, advise on design-stage safety, manage RAMS, and contribute to policy development within a collaborative multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• PSDP qualification and PSDP role experience.
• 5–7 years of health & safety experience in construction.
• Strong knowledge of design risk management and legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Act as PSDP across multiple projects.
• Review design docs and RAMS for compliance.
• Provide design-stage safety advice to project teams.
• Develop and maintain Safety in Design strategy.
• Conduct RAMS reviews and RAMS updates.
• Liaise with PSCS during project delivery.
• Support the development and improvement of H&S policies.

Skills

PSDP coordination

RAMS review

Design safety

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction

Job description

Health & Safety Specialist – Design & Construction

Location: Eastern Region, with a primary office in Dublin
Working Arrangement: Hybrid, with flexibility for candidates based outside Dublin who can travel across the region

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is seeking an experienced Health & Safety Specialist – Design & Construction to join its expanding Health, Safety and Technical Advisory team.

This is a key technical and leadership role, focused on coordinating design safety and ensuring compliance across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. You will work closely with designers, contractors, clients and project teams to embed safety principles throughout project planning, design and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP) across multiple projects.
• Review design documentation and designer risk assessments to ensure legislative and safety compliance.
• Provide specialist design-stage safety advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain Safety in Design Strategy documentation.
• Manage and review Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS), maintaining project registers.
• Assess contractor safety documentation and monitor performance.
• Carry out site safety audits and inspections.
• Liaise with Project Supervisors Construction Stage (PSCS) throughout project delivery.
• Support the development, review and continuous improvement of Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Ensure project systems, documentation and records remain accurate and compliant.
• Provide technical guidance on design safety and review documents against relevant legislation and standards.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of PSDP projects, including scope, quality and resource planning.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, designers, contractors and other stakeholders.

About You

• Level 8 Honours Degree in Engineering, Architecture or a construction-related discipline.
• Qualified PSDP under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013, or willing to work towards qualification.
• Typically 5–7 years' relevant Health & Safety experience, with strong PSDP exposure.
• Good understanding of construction safety legislation, design risk management and regulatory requirements.
• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and engage effectively with a range of stakeholders.

What's on Offer?

• Exposure to diverse and challenging projects.
• Hybrid working and flexible location options.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Region: Ireland Vicinity: Dublin Industry Sector: Renewable Energy jobs , Environmental Jobs , Energy Efficiency Jobs , Renewable Jobs , Built Environment Jobs , Energy Jobs , Stakeholder Engagement Jobs Job Category: Construction , Engineering , Health & Safety , Project Management , Design , Architect/Architecture , Design Engineer , Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Job Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelors degree Salary Description: Competitive salary Posted: 12/11/2026 Start Date: ASAP Recruiter: Gaia Talent Job Ref: 1111H Closing Date: 31/12/2026