5 Safety Director jobs in Ireland

A Fire Safety Engineering Director leads the design, implementation, and management of fire safety strategies and systems for buildings and projects, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices. Key responsibilities include developing fire prevention programs, conducting risk assessments and simulations, overseeing fire protection system design, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders, and mentoring junior engineers. This leadership role requires a strong technical background, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to protect people and property from fire hazards. Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Planning: Lead the development and implementation of organizational fire safety strategies, risk mitigation plans, and compliance frameworks.
• Design & Technical Leadership: Oversee the design and specification of fire detection and suppression systems (like sprinklers and alarms) and ensure fire safety measures are integrated into building designs.
• Risk Management: Conduct comprehensive fire risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential issues and recommend appropriate mitigation solutions.
• Compliance & Standards: Ensure all fire safety designs and strategies meet relevant national and international fire safety legislation, building codes, and industry standards (e.g., Approved Document B in the UK, or Irish standards if applicable).
• Collaboration: Work closely with architects, construction teams, contractors, and regulatory bodies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Mentorship & Team Management: Guide, mentor, and train junior engineers and other team members, fostering a culture of safety and continuous professional development.
• Technical Expertise: Provide specialized technical input, technical leadership, and expert advice to stakeholders and clients on complex fire engineering matters.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Strong foundation in fire science and engineering principles, including knowledge of fire modelling, fire dynamics, and fire-resistant materials.
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex situations, identify potential hazards, and develop innovative, effective solutions.
• Project Management: Experience in managing projects, budgets, and schedules to deliver high-quality fire engineering services within agreed timelines.
• Communication Skills: Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including clients and regulatory authorities.
• Knowledge of Codes & Regulations: Up-to-date knowledge of relevant fire safety codes, standards, and legislation is critical.
• Leadership & Teamwork: Experience in leading and managing teams, promoting collaboration, and driving technical excellence.
• Requirements and Qualifications
• A background in fire engineering preferably within a consultancy environment
• A Bachelors degree or higher within Fire engineering or similar
• Chartered engineer
• The right to work in Ireland
• Have site experience
• Have proficiency in English.
• Be familiar with Part M of the Building Regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €90,000.00-€130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Ayrton Group are seeking a Safety Management Systems Manager to join us on an ongoing project with a large utilities provider. This role is advertised for Castlebar Co. Mayo as that is the preferred office location, but as the client has multiple locations across the country they are open to candidates based within a commutable distance of any office location.

The SMS Manager will maintain strategic oversight of the company Safety Management System to ensure regulatory compliance with National and International Health & Safety legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

This is a 12 month contract position with the potential for further extension, commencing in September.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead teams to deliver internal audits on compliance.
• Continuous development of the SMS in compliance with ISO 45001.
• Manage preparation for upcoming ISO audits.
• Manage company Health & Safety Risk register.
• Senior stakeholder management.
• Foster common approach to Health & Safety across all departments.
• Lead Continuous improvement requirements for SMS.
• Risk assurance.
• Set high standards, by encouraging others to embed a Health & Safety culture.
• Perform other duties as required from time to time.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Safety, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years management experience with Senior stakeholders is required.
• Experience with ISO 45001 systems is required.
• Previous experience in the utilities industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting projects with tight deadlines and high delivery standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of working independently and under pressure.
• Able to influence and engage at all levels of an organisation.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and professional development.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.

Ayrton Group are seeking a Traffic Management Safety Officer to join our client, an Engineering group, on a major public transport infrastructure project in Dublin.

This is an initial 6-month contract role with the potential for extension, commencing as soon as possible.

Key Responsibilities:

• Focusing on the smooth and safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians and on-site coordination of roadworks.
• Coordinating traffic licences associated with Design and Build Contractor's site activities during project construction stage.
• Facilitating cross-scheme, site level coordination of traffic licence management activities among key internal and external stakeholders (Contractor, Local Authorities, Emergency Services, TII, An Garda Siochana etc).
• Facilitating the smooth processing and acceptance of traffic licences using the RMO MRL System in the line with the Scope of Services of the Contract.
• Working closely with the D&B Contractor to manage and track licence applications, ensuring wider agreements and consents are in place prior to traffic licences being implemented on site.
• Providing assurances to key stakeholders that traffic licence applications are associated with approved works.
• Acting as the point of contact for all matters relating to traffic licences across the schemes at construction stage.
• Advising and instructing on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.).
• Reviewing existing policies and measures and updating according to legislation.
• Management of Health & Safety paperwork on-site.
• Managing and recommending PPE for on-site employees

Key Requirements:

• Recognised qualification in Health and Safety required.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an on-site HSO position preferred.
• Previous experience carrying out temporary traffic management activities on construction projects preferably in a live urban environment on high value road projects or projects of a similar scale and complexity.
• Road safety, traffic incident management, traffic control and safety procedures.
• SLG CSCS card is desirable.
• Safe Pass accreditation is desirable.
• Fully proficient in the use of MS Office applications and other project tools and methodologies.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be innovative.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• You must be legally permitted to live and work in Ireland.

Responsibilities
About the team:

The Video Safety Operations - Process Delivery team is dedicated to ensuring a safe, reliable, and efficient experience for TikTok users by managing operational excellence by leading demand and supply management, quality management and transition of initiatives of T&S operations. It evaluates and assesses process changes for implementation in T&S Video Safety operations. The team acts as an entry point between TikTok business and T&S Video Safety operations for all requests related to product, policy or process.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage and optimize the workflow of content platform quality control, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop moderation quality strategies that enhance reliability and efficiency, aligning with the company's values and best practices.

2. Work closely with XFN teams to manage tasks like queue creation and migration, coordinating TikTok QA resources for global projects to ensure smooth implementation and stable workflow operation.

3. Lead strategic quality initiatives from planning to execution, partnering with business leaders to proactively identify and analyze issues in moderation processes and strategies, enhancing efficiency, effectiveness, quality

4. Track development trends in quality processes and drive transformational initiatives to implement new quality improvement methods, optimize moderation practices, and enhance automation strategies for continuous refinement.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree or above, with at least 2 years of experience in quality operations and content safety related work preferred;

2. Excellent product thinking and problem-solving abilities, with clear logic and strong data analysis skills;

3. Good team communication and collaboration skills, able to promote smooth progress and implementation of projects involving multiple businesses and roles;

4. Strong self-drive, enjoy challenges, and pursue excellence.

5. Proven experience collaborating with product teams to deliver successful outcomes

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Mandarin language skills are preferred to facilitate collaboration with our colleagues and partners based in Mandarin-speaking regions.

About TikTok
TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok's global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and we also have offices in New York City, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo.

Why Join Us
Inspiring creativity is at the core of TikTok's mission. Our innovative product is built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity and bring joy - a mission we work towards every day.

We strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and innovate as one team. We're resilient and embrace challenges as they come. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

TikTok is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Trust & Safety
TikTok recognises that keeping our platform safe for the TikTok communities is no ordinary job which can be both rewarding and psychologically demanding and emotionally taxing for some. This is why we are sharing the potential hazards, risks and implications in this unique line of work from the start, so our candidates are well informed before joining.

We are committed to the wellbeing of all our employees and promise to provide comprehensive and evidence-based programs, to promote and support physical and mental wellbeing throughout each employee's journey with us. We believe that wellbeing is a relationship and that everyone has a part to play, so we work in collaboration and consultation with our employees and across our functions in order to ensure a truly person-centred, innovative and integrated approach.