Safety Advisor – Dublin North – Building Construction

Dbsearch; Ireland; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Positive working environment

Job summary

Dbsearch in Dublin North is seeking a Safety Advisor on site to support managers and staff in meeting high safety standards.

You will work with project teams to implement the Group Safety Management System, conduct risk assessments, and monitor safety procedures across lifting, permits, and emergencies. A relevant OH&S degree and strong regulatory knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in records.
• Willingness to learn and stay updated on health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close working relationships with business teams to support safety management.
• Participate in appointing competent persons for key safety roles and identify training needs.
• Ensure risk assessments and safety procedures are established and monitored for the works.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Job description

Safety Advisor – Dublin North – Building Construction

Health & Safety Advisor – Dublin North
An established commercial and residential construction builder has an opportunity in Dublin North for Safety Advisor on site. This role will provide the local advice and support necessary to assist managers and staff to fulfil their safety responsibilities to the high standards demanded by the Business.

Responsibilities

• To maintain a close working relationship with the business teams to provide active assistance and advice to ensure the effective implementation of the Group Safety Management System.
• To participate in the appointment of competent persons to undertake key safety roles and work closely with managers and trainers to ensure their training needs are identified and provided.
• To ensure risk assessment processes and systems are established for ensuring production, approval, communication, implementation and monitoring
• To monitor for effectiveness, the procedures for the management of lifting operations, temporary works, inductions, fire and emergencies, permits and other bespoke procedures required for the safety execution of the works.
• To participate in setting up and maintaining safety committees.
• To ensure risks to third parties / other contractors are understood and actioned.
• To contribute ideas to the team for the continued development of the Group wide Safety Management System.
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of all health and safety matters relevant to the works and liaise with appropriate safety managers, safety organisations and trade associations.
• To ensure that accident and incident investigation is properly carried out to identify both immediate and underlying causes, actions to prevent recurrence and a robust defence of claims.
• To provide reports on health & safety performance to the relevant managers.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels within the construction industry community.
• Maintain professional and close working relationships with directors, operation managers, project managers and project management teams.
• Promote Group health and safety abilities to staff and customers.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety regulations and practices.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Benefits & Next Steps

• An attractive rewards package, including pension scheme and other benefits will be available to the successful candidate.
• Positive working environment

Sponsorship not available for the role.