Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor
Location: London (multiple project sites)
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000
Type: Permanent
Sector: Construction / Engineering / M&E
A leading UK engineering services contractor is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor to join their expanding Health & Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their H&S career to gain hands-on experience across live project environments while working alongside experienced professionals.
This role offers structured development, real site exposure, and long-term career progression within a supportive and people-focused organisation delivering complex engineering and M&E projects.
Overview
As a Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with an experienced H&S Advisor, shadowing them across multiple active construction and engineering sites. You will support site safety operations, assist with compliance activities, and help promote a strong safety culture across project teams.
Key Responsibilities
* Shadow and support Health & Safety Advisors on live construction and engineering sites
* Assist with site inspections, audits, and daily/weekly safety checks
* Support the preparation and review of RAMS, site inductions, and toolbox talks
* Help monitor compliance with internal procedures and industry regulations
* Assist with incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions
* Engage with site teams and subcontractors to promote a positive safety culture
Requirements
Essential:
* Strong desire to build a long-term career in Health & Safety
* Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong communication skills
* Ability to travel and work across multiple project sites in London
Desirable:
* CSCS card
* IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or working towards / interested in obtaining)
* Any prior construction, M&E, engineering, or site-based experience
What’s on Offer
* Structured development plan with support towards H&S qualifications
* Excellent internal progression opportunities
* Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering and M&E projects
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Long-term career prospects within a growing contractor
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