Assistant Health & Safety Advisor in Luton, Bedfordshire

Construction Health & Safety Advisor - Luton 

We are working with a well-established contractor, based in Luton, that specialises in groundworks and civil engineering, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Health & Safety Advisor to join their team and be fully supported by a Health & Safety Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Health & Safety professional looking to develop their career within the construction, working across a range of live groundworks, civil engineering and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will have a NEBOSH qualification, ideally with a construction focus, and some previous experience within construction, groundworks or civil engineering environments would be highly desirable.

The Role

• Working closely with the wider Health & Safety team and operational management, you will help support the effective implementation of health and safety standards across live projects.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Health & Safety team across groundworks and civil engineering projects.

• Carrying out regular site inspections and safety audits.

• Identifying hazards and assisting with risk assessments and method statements.

• Supporting the development, review and implementation of RAMS.

• Monitoring compliance with company policies, procedures and relevant legislation.

• Assisting site teams with health and safety advice and guidance.

• Supporting incident, accident and near-miss investigations.

• Assisting with site inductions, toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Monitoring PPE, site controls and safe systems of work.

• Maintaining accurate health and safety records and documentation.

• Supporting the management of corrective actions and ensuring issues are followed through to completion.

• Keeping up to date with relevant construction health and safety legislation and industry best practice.

About You

• We are looking for someone who is early in their Health & Safety career and is keen to develop their experience within a hands-on construction environment.
• Due to the site locations, it is essential you have a valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

You will ideally have:

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent – essential.

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate would be highly desirable.

• Some previous experience within construction, groundworks, civil engineering or a related environment.

• A genuine interest in developing a career in Health & Safety.

• Good understanding of construction site risks and safe working practices.

• Knowledge of risk assessments, method statements and site inspections.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good organisational and administrative skills.

• The confidence to engage with site teams and challenge unsafe practices when required.

• A proactive and practical approach to Health & Safety.

• A CSCS card, IOSH membership or additional construction-related Health & Safety qualifications would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

• This is a great opportunity for a to gain valuable hands-on experience across live groundworks and civil engineering projects, while developing your career within an established contractor.
• You will have the opportunity to work closely with experienced Health & Safety and operational professionals, gaining exposure to a broad range of construction activities and site environments.