Health and Safety Advisor

BOUYGUES UK; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to join their London team. The role focuses on ensuring safety across construction sites, advising on regulations, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. The company offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits, emphasizing teamwork and innovation.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days

2 paid volunteering days per year

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Private medical insurance

BY Extra lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant construction experience required.
• Experience in UK regulations (LOLER, COSHH, etc.) needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on health, safety, and fire matters.
• Investigate accidents and produce reports.
• Conduct audits and inspections.

Skills

Health and Safety

Training delivery

Accident investigation

Education

NEBOSH/NVQ qualification

Job description

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Bouygues UK is a leading construction and property development company in the United Kingdom. It is part of Bouygues Construction, which employs 35,600 people worldwide, all driven by the greatest and most exciting responsibility of all – building for life.

Bouygues Construction’s General Management is deeply committed to Health and Safety, overseeing its performance across all areas of our Group’s activities. Globally, we have a dedicated team of 600 full-time Health and Safety professionals. We are looking for a Health & Safety Advisor to join our London team.

Our primary goal is Zero Serious Accidents. This target includes Bouygues Construction employees, temporary workers, subcontractors, and partners working on our construction sites. In 2024, to strengthen our safety culture, our Group’s 32,500 employees and partners participated in workshops designed to familiarize themselves with the 6 major risks responsible for 80% of serious accidents, the 5 defence barriers (technical, organisational, managerial, and human) that can prevent tragedies, and our 10 vital safety rules. These workshops were crucial for understanding, assimilating, and acting on the risks inherent in our business.

Essential Requirements

• Relevant construction experience
• Providing advice and guidance on organizational health, safety, and fire matters, legislation, and safe working practices
• Investigate accidents and incidents and produce accurate reports
• Undertake audits and inspections
• Establish organizational forums for effective management, communication, and dissemination of health and safety information
• Experience in UK regulations (LOLER, Work at Height, Asbestos, Manual Handling, COSHH, CDM, etc.)
• NEBOSH/NVQ qualification
• Training delivery skills and experience

Why Bouygues UK

Day in and day out, our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. Our strong corporate culture reflects our values of Respect, Excellence, Courage, Integrity, and Passion.

We offer competitive salaries and benefits including:

• 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
• 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• BY Extra lifestyle benefits

Our Values

• TRUST | honesty | transparency | integrity: We foster a culture of openness and respect
• TEAMWORK | collaboration | inclusion: We encourage collaboration and learning from each other
• SIMPLICITY | efficiency | streamlining processes: We seek greater efficiency and simplicity
• PIONEERING SPIRIT | innovation | forward-thinking: We empower our people to try new ideas and make positive changes

Bouygues Construction UK has been awarded Top Employers UK and Europe certifications. We deliver award-winning projects to the highest standards across public and private sectors.

As part of the Bouygues Group, a global entity operating in construction, engineering, energy, media, and telecommunications, with over €32 billion in sales and presence in over 100 countries, our group’s financial strength is a key advantage.

Be Yourself!

We value the creativity and innovation of our diverse workforce, encouraging applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented communities. Join us to bring your full self to work, share your ideas, and participate in our diversity & inclusion networks such as WeLink, Encompass, Kaleidoscope, Disability and Wellness, and Parents and Carers.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, marital status, pregnancy, or maternity.

We respect your privacy and ask that you do not include sensitive personal data in your application.

Position Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Construction

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