Occupational Hygienist

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking an Occupational Hygienist to join their QSSHE team in Norwich. The role focuses on managing workplace health risks in operations with responsibilities for health assessments, training, and compliance monitoring. Candidates should aim for BOHS certification and have at least two years of relevant experience.

Benefits

Discretionary Bonus

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in occupational hygiene.
• Knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Passion for workplace health and influencing management.

Responsibilities

• Review Health Risk Assessments with operational teams.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans and training.
• Conduct audits and maintain hygiene equipment.

Skills

Health Risk Assessment

Communication

Monitoring and Evaluation

Education

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence

Job description

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This is a great opportunity to join our dedicated QSSHE team at Perenco, where you will be responsible for delivering the Occupational Hygiene program.

The primary focus of this position is the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace health risks across Perenco UK operations in the Southern North Sea. Continual improvement and standardization of monitoring, auditing, and reporting systems are core components of this role. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with statutory provisions, codes of practice, industry guidelines, and promoting a positive approach to workplace health risks.

This position is based in our Norwich office, working Monday to Friday, with some travel to offshore and onshore sites as required.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Work with medic/HSEA’s and operational teams to review Health Risk Assessments, identifying hazard categories, hazards, health impacts, routes of entry, and required monitoring or surveillance programs.
• Deliver occupational hygiene plans related to chemical, physical, biological, psychosocial, and ergonomic exposures, including but not limited to:
• Hazardous Substance Management and COSHH risk assessments
• Chemical workplace exposure monitoring (e.g., benzene, toluene, xylene, mercury, lead, solvents, welding fumes, toxic gases)
• Asbestos Management and surveys
• Noise and vibration management and assessment
• Radiation management and assessment
• Thermal hazard, potable water, communicable diseases, mould, animal/insect hazards, DSE, fatigue assessments

• Recommend and design appropriate control strategies.

• Monitor and evaluate control measures such as LEV, PPE, RPE testing and inspections.

• Deliver occupational hygiene training (e.g., asbestos awareness, dust procedures, PPE/RPE use).

• Conduct assurance inspections and audits across all operational sites, including accommodation, welfare, and food areas.

• Maintain calibration systems for occupational hygiene equipment.

Key Requirements Include:

• Occupational Hygienist working towards or holding a BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence in Occupational Hygiene.
• At least 2 years' experience in occupational hygiene, with knowledge of measurement techniques.
• Passion and drive to champion workplace health and influence management and staff.
• Excellent communication skills for presentations and reports.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work.

At Perenco, we value our people and offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Discretionary Bonus