Junior Health & Safety Advisor

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 thatplaces 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.

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