Health and Safety Graduate

Brogan Group Ltd; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Health and Safety Graduate to support project safety initiatives from their Welwyn Garden City base. Responsibilities include preparing risk assessments, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with safety legislation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Health & Safety, strong communication skills, and experience in the construction industry. The company offers a modern office environment, excellent career progression opportunities, and a commitment to team culture.

Benefits

Modern office amenities

Career progression opportunities

Training and workshops

Social events

Positive company culture

Diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, particularly working at height and scaffolding.
• Must be computer literate including report writing skills.
• 2 years of business experience is likely.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project-specific risk assessments and method statements.
• Conduct audits and monitor SHEQ performance.
• Support supply chain activities and investigate incidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Computer literacy (Email, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Degree in Health & Safety accredited by IOSH

NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety

Professional Membership IOSH/IEMA/CQI

Job description

Health and Safety Graduate

Location: Mobile with Welwyn Garden City base

Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm

Responsibilities

• Preparation of project specific risk assessments, method statements, rescue plans and lifting plans
• Competent inspection of PPE/ FPE/ RPE
• Worker engagement
• Providing SHEQ compliance, advice, guidance with applicable legislation and industry best practice
• Carrying out inductions, training and toolbox talks
• Monitoring, internal auditing and reporting on safety, health, environment and quality (SHEQ) performance for yard, logistics and project operations
• Promoting good practice relating to health, safety, environment and quality management
• Supporting supply chain activities and the raising of SHEQ standards
• Assisting in the investigation and reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformances and making recommendations for corrective action
• Undertaking statutory inspections/ internal audits/ Site SHEQ inspections/ PAT testing
• Ensuring the effective implementation of policies and procedures across the business

Qualifications

• Experience of working within the construction industry, particularly working at height, scaffolding, construction hoists, mast climber work platforms and plant is desirable
• Degree in Health & Safety accredited by the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or one of the following qualification:
  • NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health and Safety
  • Professional Membership IOSH/ IEMA/ CQI
• Computer literate: Email, Word, PowerPoint and Excel are essential skills for the job role including report writing
• Problem solving leadership and effective communication skills.
• Experience of supporting a business contract and/or providing support to a professional function
• Likely to have 2 years business experience

Benefits

• Modern office with pool table, Gym, TV, collaboration pods, free coffee machine and parking
• Amazing opportunities for career progression
• Recognition rewards
• Team bonding days
• Training: In-house seminars and workshops
• Social and Collaborative environment
• Client entertainment and charity events
• Flat management system and autonomous environment
• Positive company culture
• Diversity

Team orientated company who hire culture fit first rather than the skills only

This organisation is an equal opportunities employer