About The Role Balfour Beatty are looking for an Occupational Hygiene Technician to contribute to the Net Zero Teesside project based at our new site in Redcar-in-Cleveland on Teesside. This role will work and report into the Occupational Hygienist. They will support the Health and Safety team at Net Zero Teesside (NZT) and will provide expert advice and guidance on occupational hygiene matters pertinent to the project. This role will also be supported by the central health team at Balfour Beatty who provide an integrated approach to health across Balfour Beatty and all projects. Balfour Beatty have been selected by BP (British Petroleum) to construct a first-of-a-kind fully integrated gas-fired power station with carbon capture and storage which is a key driving force behind plans to make Teesside the UK’s first decarbonised industrial cluster. What you'll be doing To work closely with Health and safety team in providing an integrated approach to health To provide expert, informed advice on occupational hygiene across a wide range of work activities Provide guidance on appropriate measures needed to identify, control and verify hazards and interventions Ability to undertake a monitoring programme and analyse results and implement outcomes Ensure that the current health risk profile at the project is implemented through the use of robust health risk assessment To ensure the focus on pro-active health risks management through the use of appropriate health-related campaigns and promotional material To deliver training to operational business on health risks and the means of controlling them Communicating effectively and in conjunction with the health and safety team ensure stakeholder expectations are managed in line with Balfour Beatty procedures Contributing to the work of any specific health related project groups/forums Providing expertise to assist in investigations and incidents involving health risks Providing reactive support to the business on occupational hygiene Ensure implementation of procedures / processes to enable compliance on health-related matters Undertake occupational health duties including drug and alcohol (D&A) testing aligned to the D&A Procedure Who we're looking for The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential Ability to work well within a team environment living Balfour Beatty values and behaviours Occupational Hygiene Degree or Certificate of Operational Competence (BOHS) or working towards Experience of the application of good occupational hygiene practice covering a wide range of industrial processes High level understanding of the causes of ill health and preventative strategies Good knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to occupational health risks Collaborative, reliable, proactive and able to meet demanding deadlines Experience of D&A testing is desired but not essential Strong communicator at all levels, both in terms of written and verbal communication Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? Benefits As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits: Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata) Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more… About Us Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities. From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully. Diversity and inclusion At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/ We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com