A specialist engineering business is looking to appoint a Junior Health and Safety Advisor to support its operational teams across a range of technically focused construction and infrastructure environments.

The company works on engineering projects, so this is a good fit for someone who wants real exposure to a practical, high-risk environment rather than a desk-heavy role. The position is aimed at someone still building their H&S career, not a fully formed Advisor who needs no support from day one.

You will work closely with an experienced Health and Safety lead and be given the chance to develop properly within the role.

Job title:
Junior Health and Safety Advisor

Location:
Watford, with travel to sites as required

Salary:
Up to -40,000 + -6,000 car allowance

Job type:
Full time, permanent

The role

This is a junior-level appointment designed for someone who already has some construction or site-based H&S exposure and wants to build a longer-term career in the field.

The role will involve supporting day-to-day health and safety activity across the business, helping to maintain standards on site, assisting with audits and inspections, and working alongside operational teams to promote safe working practices.

It is not a role where you will be expected to know everything from day one. The business is looking for someone with the right attitude, some relevant exposure, and the willingness to learn and develop.

Due to the nature of the projects involved, applicants must be eligible to meet the nationality and security vetting requirements attached to the role.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Health and Safety function across operational and site-based activities
• Assist with site inspections, audits and monitoring visits
• Help ensure health and safety procedures are being followed in practice
• Provide day-to-day support to site teams and operational staff
• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss reporting and follow-up
• Support the review and maintenance of health and safety documentation
• Help with inductions, toolbox talks and general H&S communication
• Promote a positive health and safety culture across the business
• Work closely with the Health and Safety lead on improvement activity and ongoing compliance

What they are looking for

• Some existing exposure to health and safety within construction, engineering, utilities, infrastructure or a related environment
• A genuine interest in building a career in health and safety
• Confident communication skills and the ability to work with site-based teams
• A practical approach and willingness to learn
• Good organisation and attention to detail
• Full UK driving licence
• Relevant health and safety qualification or current progress towards one would be beneficial

Why this role could appeal

• Genuine development opportunity under an experienced H&S lead
• Exposure to interesting and technically demanding projects
• A role that offers real site involvement rather than purely paperwork
• Good opportunity for someone looking to step into a dedicated H&S position and grow from there

To apply

If you are looking to move into a junior Health and Safety role with real development potential, please apply now.