Job Description

• Dublin
• Permanent / Full Time
• 02 Mar 2026

Dublin 7 
 Residential Development
Full-Time, Permanent
 

OCS Recruitment is proud to partner with a well-established residential main contractor to appoint an experienced EHS Advisor for a significant medium to high-density residential project located in Dublin 7.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive safety professional who thrives in a fast-paced construction environment and is confident working independently on complex residential builds.
 

Reporting to the senior EHS team and site management, you will take responsibility for maintaining and improving health & safety standards across a large-scale residential development. The successful candidate will be a strong self-starter, capable of working on their own initiative while supporting operational teams in delivering best-in-class safety performance.
 

• Implement and monitor site-specific EHS policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with Irish health & safety legislation and company standards.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Monitor high-risk activities including:
  • Mobile cranage operations
  • Timber frame erection
  • Reinforced concrete (RC) frame construction
• Support subcontractors and site teams in maintaining safe systems of work.
• Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across all trades on site.

• Minimum 4 years' experience in an EHS role within residential construction, ideally on medium to high-density developments.
• Strong working knowledge of all aspects of construction activities.
• Demonstrable experience overseeing:
  • Mobile crane operations
  • Timber frame erection
  • RC frame projects
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of site safety.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Minimum qualification:
  • Diploma in Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (SHWW)
  • OR Certificate qualification with substantial experience and a clear ambition to upskill.

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