Occupational Hygienist - Sizewell C - Suffolk Site based

Balfour Beatty plc; Leiston; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working

25 days annual leave

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Occupational Hygiene professional to join the Sizewell C Civil Works Alliance on a major UK infrastructure project along the Suffolk coast. Reporting to the HSW Manager, you will provide expert guidance on health risk management across SZC sites and partner hubs.

The role requires NEBOSH, BOHS, and wide knowledge of UK health and safety regulations, strong communication, and the ability to train teams and conduct monitoring.

Qualifications

• Essential: Occupational Hygiene degree or diploma; BOHS certificate
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
• Must have detailed knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and guidance
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels within the team

Responsibilities

• Support the HSW team with an integrated approach to health
• Provide expert advisory on occupational hygiene across SZC CWA site and hubs
• Identify, control and verify hazards and interventions
• Carry out monitoring and analyse results and implement outcomes
• Ensure health risk profiles are managed using robust risk assessments
• Deliver health-related campaigns and training to operational teams
• Communicate with stakeholders in line with BB procedures
• Assist in investigations involving health risks and provide reactive support

Skills

Collaborative

Reliable

Proactive

Deadline-driven

Strong communicator

Education

Occupational Hygiene Degree

BOHS Certificate of Operational Competence

NEBOSH International General Certificate

Tools

CSCS Manager competence

Driving Licence

Job description

About the role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Civil Works Alliance is an extended delivery enterprise involving Sizewell C and three international construction companies: Balfour Beatty, Bouygues Travaux Publics and Laing O’Rourke.

We are more than just an alliance, we are bringing together a single delivery organisation with years of learning and experience from other major complex infrastructure programmes worldwide.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the role is Reporting to the HSW Manager, supporting the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) at Sizewell C (SZC) providing expert advice and guidance on occupational hygiene matters pertinent to the project. This role will also be supported by the SZC central health team as well as those of the alliance partners.

• To work closely with Health and safety team in providing an integrated approach to health
• To provide expert, informed advice on occupational hygiene across a wide range of work activities at various locations including the main SZC CWA Site, Avonmouth and Lowestoft Hubs.
• Provide guidance on appropriate measures needed to identify, control, and verify hazards and interventions.
• Ability to undertake a monitoring programme and analyse results and implement outcomes.
• Ensure that the current health risk profile at the project is managed using robust health risk assessment.
• To ensure the focus on pro-active health risks management with appropriate health-related campaigns and promotional material
• To deliver training to operational business on health risks and the means of controlling them
• Communicating effectively and in conjunction with the health and safety team ensure stakeholder expectations are managed in line with Balfour Beatty procedures.
• Contributing to the work of any specific health related project groups/forums
• Providing expertise to assist in investigations and incidents involving health risks.
• Providing reactive support to the business on occupational hygiene
• Ensuring project systems and processes enable compliance on health-related matters.

Who we’re looking for

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

Knowledge & Skills

• Collaborative, reliable, proactive, and able to meet demanding deadlines.
• Strong communicator at all levels, both in terms of written and verbal communication.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Occupational Hygiene Degree or Diploma; Certificate of Operational Competence (BOHS)
• Experience of the application of good occupational hygiene practice covering a wide range of industrial processes.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety.
• Must have a detailed, technical knowledge and experience Health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
• Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Able to engage at all levels within the CWA operational team structure.

• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) Manager competence
• Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Ability to work well within a team environment living the alliance and SZC values and behaviours.
• Good knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to occupational health risks
• High level understanding of the causes of ill health and preventative strategies
• Experience in a construction, safety environment.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: Puts aside personal agendas to work for the benefit of customers and suppliers and other stakeholders. Proactively builds knowledge through sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise with others.
• Good knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (or working towards)
• NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety.

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Major Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty, we want everyone to be able to thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We’re making great progress through our Value Everyone DEI Action Plan, but we know we’ve got more to do. Find out more about our values and DEI initiatives.

Diversity and inclusion

As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.

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