Assistant Health & Safety Advisor

Construction Health & Safety Advisor - Luton

We are working with a well-established contractor, based in Luton, that specialises in groundworks and civil engineering, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to join their team and be fully supported by a Health & Safety Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career within the construction, working across a range of live groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, ideally with a construction focus, and some previous experience within construction, groundworks or civil engineering environments would be highly desirable.

The Role

• Working closely with the wider Health & Safety team and operational management, you will help support the effective implementation of health and safety standards across live projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Health & Safety team across groundworks and civil engineering projects.

Carrying out regular site inspections and safety audits.

Identifying hazards and assisting with risk assessments and method statements.

Supporting the development, review and implementation of RAMS.

Monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

Assisting site teams with health and safety advice and guidance.

Supporting incident, accident and near-miss investigations.

Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

Monitoring PPE, site controls and safe systems of work.

Maintaining accurate health and safety records and documentation.

Supporting the management of corrective actions and ensuring issues are followed through to completion.

Keeping up to date with relevant construction health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is early in their Health & Safety career and is keen to develop their experience within a hands-on construction environment.
• Due to the site locations, it is essential you have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

You will ideally have:

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent – essential.

NEBOSH Construction Certificate would be highly desirable.

Some previous experience within construction, groundworks, civil engineering or a related environment.

A genuine interest in developing a career in Health & Safety.

Good understanding of construction site risks and safe working practices.

Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements and site inspections.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Good organisational and administrative skills.

The confidence to engage with site teams and challenge unsafe practices when required.

A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety.

• A CSCS card, IOSH membership or additional construction-related Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

• This is a great opportunity for a to gain valuable hands-on experience across live groundworks and civil engineering projects, while developing your career within an established contractor.
• You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Health & Safety and operational professionals, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction activities and site environments

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