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 Co-Ordinator/Advisor, where your expertise will contribute to innovative solutions in a collaborative environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to support health and safety initiatives across diverse projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will engage in continuous improvement initiatives and provide practical advice to enhance safety measures. With a strong focus on professional development, this position fosters career progression while promoting work-life balance through flexible arrangements. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact in the industry.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Professional Development Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety roles with knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work collaboratively with teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Health and Safety in delivering services.
• Conduct reviews of incidents and develop learning insights.
• Assist in creating monthly SSHEQ team reports.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

ISO Standards Knowledge

Incident Investigation

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

NEBOSH Certification

IOSH Membership (Tech IOSH)

Tools

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

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 our approach of 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 fostering an inclusive environment through our focus on equality and diversity.

Your Role

We are seeking a passionate Health and Safety Co-Ordinator/Advisor for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role includes, but is 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, SafeContractor.
3. Conducting reviews of accidents, incidents, and near misses, analyzing trends, and ensuring closure of logged events.
4. Working with teams to develop Learning from Experience (LfE) for significant events and sharing insights across the Operating Unit.
5. Supporting incident investigations as needed.
6. Assisting in the creation of monthly SSHEQ team reports.
7. Supporting the development, review, and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidance documents, with an emphasis on streamlining and digitization.
8. Providing technical health and safety responses to queries and offering practical advice.
9. Identifying and leading continuous improvement initiatives within the SSHEQ team and wider organization.
10. Supporting the development and utilization of IT systems within SSHEQ and across the Operating Unit.
11. Deputizing 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 in health and safety roles.
2. Knowledge of relevant health, safety, and environment legislation.
3. Ability to meet deadlines effectively.
4. Strong collaborative skills for working with the SSHEQ team.
5. Comfort working independently.
6. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
7. Practical knowledge of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and Teams.
8. Willingness to meet client security clearance requirements if necessary.
9. Willingness to travel across the UK on an ad-hoc basis.
10. Professionalism and ethical conduct.

Additional requirements include:

1. Previous health and safety experience.
2. Minimum NEBOSH certification.
3. Valid UK Driving Licence.

Membership in IOSH (Tech IOSH) is preferred.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech provides high-end consulting and engineering services globally, combining the resources of a multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in over 400 locations worldwide. We are committed to sustainable and resilient solutions, leading with science.

We offer a collaborative environment supporting innovation, creativity, and individual performance, along with 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; only those selected for interviews 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, gender identity, religion, marital status, or parental leave, in line with the Equalities Act 2010.

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