Safety Officer (Fixed Term & Permanent Positions)

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In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.

Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description
  1. 6398963928223;-8.67615032196045;OPW , Templemungret House , Mungret , Co. Limerick , V94 EK07
The Office of Public Works (OPW) invites applications for permanent and fixed term positions in the role of Safety Officer in the OPW South West Arterial Drainage Maintenance & Capital Works Delivery Division based at Templemungret House, Mungret, Co.

Limerick.

Competition Reference: 2025/052

Candidates must have, on the closing date for receipt of applications the following minimum requirements:

 A Level 7 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety, (or equivalent) *
OR
A Level 8 Qualification (National Framework of Qualifications), in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent) *
  • Irish or Foreign qualification (deemed in a similar field of study) recognised as equivalent to the above qualification on the Irish National Framework of Qualifications.
 Satisfactory post
  • graduate experience of Occupational Health & Safety, construction work, knowledge of construction methods, site management and construction design process;
  • no less than one year post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 8 Qualification;
  • no less than three years’ post-graduate experience for applicants with a Level 7 Qualification.

 A full, clean and current driving licence, minimum category B & W and use of own transport;

If you are interested in being considered for the above position and you are satisfied that you meet the criteria as outlined above, please complete an Application Form and send with copies of the requested documentation by email to:

Recruitment@opw.ie

The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms and the required documentation is 5:30pm on Thursday, 19th August 2025. Applications received after this time will not be considered for the competition.

Please be advised we do not accept C.V's

The OPW is an equal opportunities employer and we value equality, diversity and inclusion and we recognise the benefits it can bring to the OPW and enhance staff and visitor experiences. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email recruitment@opw.ie.

Please note that canvassing will disqualify.
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