Graduate Programme 2027 - Health, Safety & Wellbeing
About BAM
What if your next step made a real difference?
We are BAM, one of Europe's leading construction and civil engineering businesses. For over 150 years, we have been creating the places, spaces, and infrastructure that people rely on every day. But what drives us is not just what we are building, it is how and why we are building it.
We want to leave a lasting legacy, improving local communities, protecting our environment, and benefiting society as a whole. No matter where you join us, you will be part of something bigger. Because here, the world we all want to live in will be made by you.
About our Graduate Programme
As a graduate at BAM, you will take on real responsibility from day one, contributing to projects that make a lasting difference while continuing to build your technical knowledge, professional skills, and commercial understanding.
You will follow a structured development programme, receive support from experienced colleagues, and work towards the professional chartership that is right for your discipline. Along the way, you will build confidence, broaden your experience, and discover where your career can take you.
About the Role
As a Graduate Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping to create and maintain safe, healthy, and positive working environments across BAM's projects and workplaces.
This is an onsite role, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced Health & Safety professionals and project teams. You will support the implementation of BAM's safety standards, policies, and procedures, helping to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.
You will gain practical experience carrying out site inspections, supporting risk assessments, monitoring compliance, and contributing to initiatives that promote a strong safety culture across our projects.
You will also support incident investigations, safety audits, training activities, and wellbeing initiatives, while building a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, industry standards and best practice.
This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical knowledge, build professional confidence, and contribute to one of the most important areas of our business.
Supported by experienced colleagues and our dedicated Early Careers Team, you will take on real responsibility from day one while building the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for a successful career in Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
What You Will Need
The best opportunities do not always come with an easy day. Whether you are working on site or in the office, you will be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, taking on new challenges, and learning through experience. You will be resilient, positive, and ready to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
- Be studying towards, or have recently completed, a relevant degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety at an Irish third-level institution or university.
- Be due to graduate in Summer 2027 or have recently graduated.
- Have a genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing within the construction industry.
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be eager to learn, broaden your experience, and take on responsibility.
- Have strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Be committed to promoting safe working practices and helping to foster a positive safety culture.
- Have a desire to work towards professional accreditation and continued professional development.
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and excited to help build a more sustainable tomorrow.
What's in it for you?
Joining BAM means becoming part of a business that is committed to developing people and creating places that make a lasting difference.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from structured development, support from experienced mentors, and opportunities to work towards professional qualifications.
You will also have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or travel allowance (where applicable)
- Matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 Days annual leave
- Wellbeing and volunteering days
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BAM Benefits retail discounts
- Professional membership support (where applicable)
Because when you grow, we grow too.
About your business area: Construction
From schools and hospitals to commercial buildings and public spaces, you will work alongside talented people who are passionate about delivering projects that leave a lasting positive impact.
You will see ideas become reality while building your own skills, confidence, and career along the way.
Our Team
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to be themselves.
From day one, you will be a valued member of the team, trusted with real responsibility, and encouraged to share your ideas. You will learn from experienced colleagues, but they will learn from you too. We know that fresh perspectives, new ideas, and different ways of thinking make us stronger.
Whether you are on-site or in the office, you will be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. Everyone looks out for one another, celebrates successes together, and is always willing to lend a hand when it is needed.
The Application Process
What if taking that next step was easier than you thought?
Here's what to expect.
Every role is different, but the process will usually look something like this:
- Applications open September 2026
- Applications close October / November 2026
- Interviews November 2026 - January 2027
- Start date Summer 2027
We will keep you informed throughout the process, so you always know what to expect at each stage.
Additional Requirements
We are looking for people who are excited to learn, ready to get stuck in, and willing to embrace new challenges. Whether you are on-site or in the office, you will be trusted with real responsibility from day one and supported as you build your skills and experience.
Travel requirements
Due to the nature of some of our projects, you may be required to travel to project locations across Ireland or occasionally stay away from home.
Driving licence requirement
Due to the location of our sites and the need for travel as part of this role, a full Irish driving licence may be required.
Vacancy closure statement
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Reasonable adjustments
At BAM, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
This may include support related to disability, neurodiversity, health conditions, or any other individual requirements. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to demonstrate your skills and potential.
Using AI during your application
You may use AI tools to support your preparation, such as researching the role or improving the clarity of your CV.
Your application should always be truthful, personal to you, and based on your own experience. We want to understand your experiences, motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the role.
We may ask candidates to explain or expand on submitted responses during interviews or assessments.
Eligibility
You must be studying towards or have recently completed a relevant degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline and have the right to work in Ireland. You must meet any qualification, right to work, or programme eligibility requirements outlined within the advert. If there are any essential criteria for the role, we will make these clear before you apply.
Need some help?
Whether you have a question about the role, the recruitment process, or what it is like to join BAM, our Early Careers team is here to help.
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About BAM
What if your next step made a real difference?
We are BAM, one of Europe's leading construction and civil engineering businesses. For over 150 years, we have been creating the places, spaces, and infrastructure that people rely on every day. But what drives us is not just what we are building, it is how and why we are building it.
We want to leave a lasting legacy, improving local communities, protecting our environment, and benefiting society as a whole. No matter where you join us, you will be part of something bigger. Because here, the world we all want to live in will be made by you.
About our Graduate Programme
As a graduate at BAM, you will take on real responsibility from day one, contributing to projects that make a lasting difference while continuing to build your technical knowledge, professional skills, and commercial understanding.
You will follow a structured development programme, receive support from experienced colleagues, and work towards the professional chartership that is right for your discipline. Along the way, you will build confidence, broaden your experience, and discover where your career can take you.
About the Role
As a Graduate Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you will play a vital role in helping to create and maintain safe, healthy, and positive working environments across BAM's projects and workplaces.
This is an onsite role, providing the opportunity to work alongside experienced Health & Safety professionals and project teams. You will support the implementation of BAM's safety standards, policies, and procedures, helping to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day.
You will gain practical experience carrying out site inspections, supporting risk assessments, monitoring compliance, and contributing to initiatives that promote a strong safety culture across our projects.
You will also support incident investigations, safety audits, training activities, and wellbeing initiatives, while building a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, industry standards and best practice.
This role offers the opportunity to strengthen your technical knowledge, build professional confidence, and contribute to one of the most important areas of our business.
Supported by experienced colleagues and our dedicated Early Careers Team, you will take on real responsibility from day one while building the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for a successful career in Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
What You Will Need
The best opportunities do not always come with an easy day. Whether you are working on site or in the office, you will be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, taking on new challenges, and learning through experience. You will be resilient, positive, and ready to make the most of every opportunity that comes your way.
- Be studying towards, or have recently completed, a relevant degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety at an Irish third-level institution or university.
- Be due to graduate in Summer 2027 or have recently graduated.
- Have a genuine interest in health, safety and wellbeing within the construction industry.
- Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Be eager to learn, broaden your experience, and take on responsibility.
- Have strong analytical, organisational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Be committed to promoting safe working practices and helping to foster a positive safety culture.
- Have a desire to work towards professional accreditation and continued professional development.
Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic, motivated, and excited to help build a more sustainable tomorrow.
What's in it for you?
Joining BAM means becoming part of a business that is committed to developing people and creating places that make a lasting difference.
Alongside a competitive salary, you will benefit from structured development, support from experienced mentors, and opportunities to work towards professional qualifications.
You will also have access to a wide range of benefits, including:
- Competitive salary
- Company car or travel allowance (where applicable)
- Matched pension contributions
- Private healthcare
- Life assurance
- 26 Days annual leave
- Wellbeing and volunteering days
- Flexible working opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- BAM Benefits retail discounts
- Professional membership support (where applicable)
Because when you grow, we grow too.
About your business area: Construction
From schools and hospitals to commercial buildings and public spaces, you will work alongside talented people who are passionate about delivering projects that leave a lasting positive impact.
You will see ideas become reality while building your own skills, confidence, and career along the way.
Our Team
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome, respected, and able to be themselves.
From day one, you will be a valued member of the team, trusted with real responsibility, and encouraged to share your ideas. You will learn from experienced colleagues, but they will learn from you too. We know that fresh perspectives, new ideas, and different ways of thinking make us stronger.
Whether you are on-site or in the office, you will be surrounded by people who want to see you succeed. Everyone looks out for one another, celebrates successes together, and is always willing to lend a hand when it is needed.
The Application Process
What if taking that next step was easier than you thought?
Here's what to expect.
Every role is different, but the process will usually look something like this:
- Applications open September 2026
- Applications close October / November 2026
- Interviews November 2026 - January 2027
- Start date Summer 2027
We will keep you informed throughout the process, so you always know what to expect at each stage.
Additional Requirements
We are looking for people who are excited to learn, ready to get stuck in, and willing to embrace new challenges. Whether you are on-site or in the office, you will be trusted with real responsibility from day one and supported as you build your skills and experience.
Travel requirements
Due to the nature of some of our projects, you may be required to travel to project locations across Ireland or occasionally stay away from home.
Driving licence requirement
Due to the location of our sites and the need for travel as part of this role, a full Irish driving licence may be required.
Vacancy closure statement
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if a high volume of applications is received. We encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Reasonable adjustments
At BAM, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
This may include support related to disability, neurodiversity, health conditions, or any other individual requirements. We will work with you to ensure you have a fair opportunity to demonstrate your skills and potential.
Using AI during your application
You may use AI tools to support your preparation, such as researching the role or improving the clarity of your CV.
Your application should always be truthful, personal to you, and based on your own experience. We want to understand your experiences, motivation, communication skills, and suitability for the role.
We may ask candidates to explain or expand on submitted responses during interviews or assessments.
Eligibility
You must be studying towards or have recently completed a relevant degree in Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline and have the right to work in Ireland. You must meet any qualification, right to work, or programme eligibility requirements outlined within the advert. If there are any essential criteria for the role, we will make these clear before you apply.
Need some help?
Whether you have a question about the role, the recruitment process, or what it is like to join BAM, our Early Careers team is here to help.
