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 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