Building a sustainable tomorrow

BAM Ireland, part of the UK and Ireland division, is an operating company within the Royal BAM Group, one of Europe’s leading Engineering and Construction companies, employing approximately 20,000 people globally. Here in BAM Ireland, we provide best in class services across Civil Engineering, Construction, Property, Public Private Partnerships PPP, and Facilities Management.

BAM ranks among the top Building and Civil Engineering Contractors operating both in Ireland and internationally and has delivered projects of the largest scale and complexity. We build, refurbish, and extend buildings nationwide across all sectors including Healthcare, Industrial, Civic, Leisure, Offices, Residential, Retail, Pharmaceutical, Hi Tech, and Data Centres.

We successfully deliver projects to the highest standards, with safety and attention to detail at the core of everything we do. Safety is one of our top priorities, and we are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone goes home safe every day.

At BAM, we are looking for a Graduate Occupational Health and Safety Advisor to join our team. The role will be based in Donegal, Ireland.

Making Possible

• Supporting site teams in maintaining BAM’s high standards in health, safety, and wellbeing across projects
• Assisting in promoting a positive safety culture across all levels of the organisation
• Supporting compliance with health and safety legislation, company policies, and industry best practices
• Assisting with site inspections, audits, and safety reviews to ensure safe systems of work are in place
• Supporting the identification and assessment of risks and helping implement control measures
• Assisting in the investigation of incidents, near misses, and accidents, and contributing to preventative actions
• Working closely with project teams to ensure safety is embedded from planning through to project completion
• Supporting the delivery of safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives
• Assisting in maintaining accurate health and safety records, reports, and documentation
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and sharing best practices across projects

What’s in it for you?

Opportunities Opportunities to work with a highly experienced team on some of Ireland’s largest, most dynamic, and exciting construction and civil engineering projects. As part of BAM’s Graduate Programme, you will play a key role in helping us maintain our reputation for excellence in safety.

• Structured Graduate Programme with industry leading training
• Opportunity to complete a Level 9 Professional Diploma in Professional Development
• Exposure to landmark projects across multiple sectors
• Support for professional accreditation such as IOSH and continued development

We are committed to our employees and offer strong competitive salaries along with benefits such as:

• 8% pension contribution
• Private Health Insurance
• Dental Plan
• 26 days annual leave to start
• 2 Wellbeing Days annually
• Paid maternity and paternity leave

Learning and Development opportunities are actively supported, with internal progression encouraged and fostered, and many more great perks.

What do you bring to the role?

• A degree or final year of study in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline
• A strong interest in health, safety, and wellbeing within the construction industry
• Knowledge or understanding of health and safety legislation and best practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with site teams and stakeholders
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and commitment to developing a career in Occupational Health and Safety

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.