Environment Health Safety Lead

Overview

Lead safety advisor for pharma construction, overseeing EHS strategy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• safety audits
• risk assessments
• compliance
• site inspections
• ehs reporting
• safety management

Tasks

Reporting to the Safety Manager the role is responsible for establishing, developing and directing the implementation of the Health and Safety strategy on the project. -Highlight and Advise on Health and safety related issues from preconstruction to completion of all associated project works. -Support the EHS Manager/ Lead and project teams in the development and implementation of the safety management system and safe systems of work in line with statutory obligations. -Facilitate internal and external inspections/ audits and ensure the timely close out of any issues arising. -Work closely with the operational team and support the development and monitoring of safe systems of work and risk assessments to ensure all project activities are adequately planned and executed. -Ensure projects operate in compliance with all statutory requirements and best practice. -Auditing and Reporting. Ensuring Projects are audited; EHS indices are tracked, and non-conformances are addressed. -Conduct regular inspections and site audits, reporting findings to site and senior company management. -Attend Start Up meetings with site teams and be an active participant.

Requirements

• 3+ years
• ehs qualification
• pharma
• construction
• communication
• self-starter

What You Bring

To apply send an update resume outlining projects and the construction scope as well as day to day tasks to [email protected]. Applicants must be living locally, sponsorship not provided. -Self-starter and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders. -3+ years’ experience working on commercial/construction projects. -Full clean driver’s license preferable. -Conscientious, highly focused and detail oriented. -Third level qualification in EHS or a related discipline. -Proven experience in the Pharma / Life Science sector is essential -Highly organised and proactive -Building Construction site project experience -Excellent communication skills.

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Benefits

-Career pathway with senior positions available -Attractive salary package plus benefits -Permanent opportunity

About Design Build Search

-Headquartered in Dublin with consultants across Ireland, it serves both domestic and international construction markets. -Thrives on repeat business and referrals, reflecting deep client relationships and proven delivery in recruitment services. -Delivers permanent, contract and executive recruitment across engineering, project management, quantity surveying, health & safety, BIM and site roles. -Works with global consultancies and leading Irish contractors, managing full-cycle hires from junior to C‑suite level. -Has filled roles across Mechanical, Electrical, Structural, Civil, QS, BIM, H&S, site leadership, and project/contracts disciplines. -Operates beyond Ireland, supporting international placements in the UK, Europe and farther afield. -Distinguishes itself by acting as an extension of client brands—offering consultancy-led, culturally nuanced recruitment. -Enjoys a lively culture with team events, remote working flexibility and backing from a wider group for operational support.

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Visa Sponsorship

-sponsorship not provided; applicants must be local.