Health & Safety Jobs

Health and safety is a regulatory-driven career path that touches virtually every sector of the Irish economy, with 50 active roles spread across Dublin (29), Limerick (6), and Cork (6) — reflecting concentrations in construction, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and infrastructure.

The construction sector drives the bulk of demand. Mercury Engineering has 4 H&S positions for its major M&E contracting projects. John Sisk & Son recruits 6 safety professionals (across its main contracting and Sensori divisions) for sites spanning commercial, residential, and infrastructure construction. PM Group has 3 positions embedding safety into pharmaceutical facility design and construction. Ardmac recruits 2 health and safety professionals for its cleanroom and fit-out operations.

Amazon has 3 EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety) positions for its data centre construction and operations programme — applying safety at industrial scale across multiple sites. Enterprise Ireland recruits 3 safety professionals for its business development and enterprise support mandate. Analog Devices in Limerick hires for its semiconductor manufacturing safety operations. EgisGroup and RPS Group add civil engineering and infrastructure consultancy safety roles.

What qualifications do you need? A Level 8 degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or Engineering is the standard baseline. IOSH (Institution of Occupational Safety and Health) membership — particularly CMIOSH (Chartered Member) — is the gold standard professional qualification. Knowledge of Irish safety legislation including the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005, construction regulations, and sector-specific requirements like ATEX (hazardous areas), GMP (pharma), or COMAH (major accident hazards) differentiates stronger candidates. The career path runs from Safety Advisor and EHS Coordinator through Senior Safety Manager to Head of EHS and Director of Safety — with compensation reflecting the legal accountability that comes with the role.

The demand for EHS professionals is structural rather than cyclical � driven by regulatory requirements that apply regardless of economic conditions. Every construction site, manufacturing plant, and commercial facility in Ireland must maintain safety compliance, creating a baseline of demand that persists through downturns. The introduction of new EU directives on workplace psychosocial risk and the ongoing strengthening of construction safety regulations continue to expand the scope of the profession. For professionals with the right qualifications, this translates into strong job security, competitive compensation, and the satisfaction of work that directly prevents injuries and saves lives.