Entry-Level Health & Safety Compliance Inspector – Construction

SDC Builders Ltd; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training and development.

Mentoring from experienced Health &amp

Opportunities to gain further quals &_

Exposure to a wide variety of projects

Career progression within a growing bu

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

SDC Builders is seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Compliance Inspector to support safety across construction projects in our operating region. The role is ideal for someone starting a career in Health & Safety within construction, with mentoring and development provided.

You will help promote high safety standards, assist project teams, and build practical competence while travelling across our sites. The position offers structured training and career progression within a growing business.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or experience in construction/Health & Safety.
• Interest in Health & Safety and a long-term career in this field.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with site teams and contractors.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while also being part of a wider team.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel across our operating region.

Responsibilities

• Support Health & Safety compliance inspections across projects in Oxfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Milton Keynes and surrounding areas.
• Assist with identifying areas for improvement and supporting the continual development of Health & Safety performance.
• Help promote company best practice and maintain compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company standards.
• Support project teams with Health & Safety documentation, including Construction Phase Plans.
• Assist in ensuring new construction sites are established in line with project requirements and company procedures.
• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, helping to identify lessons learned.
• Help collate Health & Safety performance information and prepare reports.
• Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by building effective relationships with site teams and contractors.
• Attend training and development activities to build knowledge and professional competence.

Skills

Construction experience

Health & Safety

Site administration

Site supervision

Facilities management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

IT skills

Education

CSCS card

GCSE English & Maths

NEBOSH General

NVQ 3/4 in OHS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SDC Builders is seeking an Assistant Health & Safety Compliance Inspector to support safety across construction projects in our operating region. The role is ideal for someone starting a career in Health & Safety within construction, with mentoring and development provided.

You will help promote high safety standards, assist project teams, and build practical competence while travelling across our sites. The position offers structured training and career progression within a growing business.