Junior Health & Safety Advisor

Reporting to the Project Director, the Junior Health & Safety Advisor will be based predominantly at our Nuclear & Defence site in Reading, providing day-to-day health and safety support to operational teams working within a highly regulated environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified Health & Safety professional to gain hands-on experience within one of the UK's most complex and safety-critical sectors, with ongoing support, mentoring and development from an experienced internal HSEQ team.

Responsibilities

Supporting the delivery of Health & Safety initiatives across our site in Reading; Conducting regular site inspections, audits and workplace safety observations; Assisting with the review and development of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work; Supporting operational teams to ensure compliance with site-specific procedures and client requirements; Monitoring health and safety performance and helping identify opportunities for continuous improvement; Participating in incident investigations and contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions; Promoting a positive safety culture through engagement with employees, supervisors and subcontractors; Supporting the administration and maintenance of HSEQ documentation and records; Assisting with toolbox talks, safety briefings and workforce engagement activities; Monitoring compliance with PPE requirements, site rules and permit-to-work systems; Supporting the HSEQ Manager in preparing reports, audits and client-facing documentation; Building effective relationships with the local client team and other stakeholders to support safe project delivery; Developing your professional knowledge and maintaining Continuing Professional Development (CPD); Keeping up to date with health and safety legislation, industry best practice and professional development activities

Requirements

Knowledge of current HSE legislation; NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent); Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Good written and numerical skills; Competent in Microsoft Office applications; A proactive and positive approach to learning; Full UK driving licence; A team player with a positive "can-do" attitude; Organised, driven and eager to develop professionally; Confident communicating with people at all levels; Analytical and observant, with strong attention to detail; Able to work independently and use your initiative; Committed to promoting safe working practices and leading by example

Nice to have

Previous experience within construction, demolition, remediation, rail, asbestos or a similar operational environment; SC clearance; Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 9001/45001); Knowledge of ISO management systems; Additional health, safety or environmental qualifications

Benefits

Part of an EOT (Employee-Owned Trust) with the potential to earn an annual bonus, based on profitability of the business; 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as standard, plus up to 5 additional days based on length of service; Option to buy additional holidays; Christmas shutdown (utilising annual leave & bank holidays); Annual pay review; Company pension scheme with enhanced contributions; Car allowance/company car; Flexible start and finish times; Free on-site parking; Annual appraisal, including learning & development plan; Excellent career progression and training opportunities; Access to an employee assistance programme, including counselling services, and mental health first aiders to support your health and wellbeing; Opportunities to partake in volunteer work and charity events