Health & Safety Coordinator/Advisor (12 month FTC)

Tetra Tech; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking consultancy as a Health and Safety Coordinator/Advisor, where you will play a vital role in ensuring workplace safety and compliance. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers a dynamic environment where your innovative approach will help shape health and safety practices. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team, support incident investigations, and contribute to the development of policies and procedures. With a commitment to professional growth and a focus on work-life balance, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a global organization. Embrace the opportunity to advance your career while promoting a safe and inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within health and safety roles.
• Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Health and Safety in delivering services.
• Conduct reviews and analysis of accidents and incidents.

Skills

Health and Safety Experience

Knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environment Legislation

Collaboration Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

IOSH Membership (Tech IOSH)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Health & Safety Coordinator/Advisor (12 month FTC)

Would you like to work for one of the world’s leading multi-disciplinary consultancy businesses with a constantly expanding workload?

Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services. We are differentiated by leading with science to provide innovative technical solutions to our clients. We support global commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. With 30,000 associates worldwide, including 6,000 in the UK, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by challenging conventional thinking and promoting equality and diversity to create an inclusive work environment.

Your Role

We are seeking a passionate Health and Safety Coordinator/Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role requires flexible, innovative, and diverse thinking. Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Supporting the Head of Health and Safety in delivering services to internal customers.
2. Supporting the achievement of standards and accreditations such as ISO, CHAS, and SafeContractor.
3. Conducting reviews, analysis, and trend assessments of accidents, incidents, and near misses, and ensuring closure of logged events.
4. Working closely with teams to develop learning from significant events and sharing insights across the Operating Unit.
5. Supporting incident investigations as appropriate.
6. Assisting in creating monthly SSHEQ team reports.
7. Supporting the creation, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidance documents, with an emphasis on streamlining and digitization where appropriate.
8. Providing technical health and safety responses to queries and offering practical advice.
9. Leading continuous improvement initiatives within the SSHEQ team and wider Operating Unit.
10. Supporting the development and use of IT systems within SSHEQ and across the Operating Unit.
11. Deputising for the Head of Health and Safety as required.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression.

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

1. Experience working within health and safety.
2. Knowledge of health, safety, and environment legislation.
3. The ability to collaborate effectively with the SSHEQ team to achieve results.
4. Comfort working independently.
5. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
6. Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and Teams.
7. Ability to meet client security clearance requirements if needed.
8. Willingness to travel across the UK on an ad-hoc basis if required.
9. Professional and ethical conduct.

Additional requirements include:

1. Previous health and safety experience.
2. Minimum NEBOSH certificate.
3. UK Driving Licence.
4. Membership, ideally IOSH (Tech IOSH).

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services worldwide, with a presence in over 400 locations. We combine global resources with local delivery, committed to providing sustainable and resilient solutions through science-led approaches.

We foster a collaborative environment that encourages performance, innovation, and creativity, offering competitive compensation and benefits.

For more information, visit our website at www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, submit your CV and cover letter via our Careers page.

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Tetra Tech is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/shared parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including reduced hours, flexible start and finish times, or compressed hours, to support work/life balance.