Details:
- Salary: £35,000 - 40,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
An excellent opportunity for a Junior Health & Safety professional to join an established main contractor and develop their career across a diverse portfolio of major construction and civil engineering projects in London.
The company operates across a wide range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, defence, industrial, residential, transport, marine and infrastructure, giving the successful candidate exposure to a broad range of construction environments.
Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Junior Health & Safety Advisor to join their London team.
The Role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the early stages of their H&S career who is looking to gain valuable experience working alongside an established SHEQ team and on high-value construction projects.
You will support the wider Health & Safety function and project teams, gaining exposure to site inspections, audits, risk management, documentation and workforce engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting Health & Safety Managers and Advisors across live projects
* Carrying out regular site inspections and safety observations
* Assisting with H&S audits and compliance checks
* Supporting the review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements
* Assisting with the preparation and review of Construction Phase Plans
* Monitoring compliance with company H&S procedures
* Supporting accident, incident and near-miss investigations
* Assisting with toolbox talks and safety briefings
* Supporting the delivery of site inductions
* Identifying unsafe practices and assisting with corrective actions
* Maintaining H&S records and documentation
* Assisting with environmental and quality compliance where required
* Working with site management and subcontractors to promote safe working practices
* Supporting the implementation of company H&S initiatives
* Helping to develop a positive and proactive safety culture across projects
Ideally, you will have:
* Previous experience within construction or civil engineering
* Some exposure to site-based Health & Safety
* A relevant Health & Safety qualification or working towards one
* NEBOSH or IOSH qualifications
* Good understanding of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Strong communication skills
* Good attention to detail and organisational ability
* Confidence communicating with site teams and subcontractors
* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
* A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in Health & Safety
The right attitude and willingness to develop are just as important as previous experience.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
* This is an excellent opportunity to join a major construction and civil engineering business that places significant emphasis on professional development and states that it is committed to continuous personal and professional development across its workforce.
* For a Junior H&S professional, this represents an opportunity to gain genuine site-based experience, work alongside experienced H&S professionals and build a long-term career within a major contractor