Senior Occupational Hygienist

Morson Edge; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Occupational Hygienist for a key role in Leiston, Suffolk. This position will focus on providing leadership and expert advice on occupational hygiene matters, contributing to safety strategies aimed at Zero Harm. The ideal candidate should be a Chartered Member of the British Occupational Hygiene Society and possess a Diploma in Occupational Hygiene, with over 5 years of relevant experience. This temporary role is expected to last 12 months, falling inside IR35.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of health risk assessment and atmospheric monitoring.
• Over 5 years of application of good occupational hygiene practice.
• Good knowledge of UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on occupational hygiene matters.
• Develop Sizewell C strategy and policies.
• Advise on occupational hygiene programmes and cost-effective methods.

Skills

Health risk assessment

Occupational hygiene surveys

Communication skills

Research skills

Interprofessional working

Education

Chartered Member of BOHS

Diploma in Occupational Hygiene

Job description

We are currently looking for a Senior Occupational Hygienist for our client based in Leiston. Reporting to the Sizewell C (SZC) Conventional Health Safety and Wellbeing Manager, the purpose of this important, strategic role is to provide leadership, expert advice and guidance to the SZC Client organisation on occupational hygiene matters pertinent to the project to support the SZC aspiration of Zero Harm.

The role holder will be a key stakeholder in the development of Sizewell C strategy, policies and standards to manage occupational health risks across all activities, to eliminate or minimise exposure, to protect the workforce from harm and the wider community affected by our work.

Experience

• Detailed understanding of health risk assessments, including those covering complex situations.
• Detailed understanding of strategies and protocols for occupational hygiene surveys and ability to interpret the results.
• Able to review and advise on cost‑effective and reasonably practicable control methods and management strategies to prevent, control and manage health risks.
• Able to review and advise on occupational hygiene programmes (including resourcing).
• Able to communicate effectively on the above with key stakeholders.
• Provide expertise to assist in investigations and incidents involving health risks.
• Provide reactive support to the business on occupational hygiene.

Knowledge & Skills

Essential

• In‑depth knowledge of the general approach to health risk assessment, including the role of atmospheric monitoring.
• Research skills – use statistical principles to assess sampling strategies and evaluate exposure data.
• Assessment skills – recognise the range of approaches to risk reduction embodied in the hierarchy of control.
• Decision‑making skills – knowledge of suitable sampling strategies and appropriate equipment to measure specific airborne contaminants to manage risk.
• Evaluation skills – knowledge of data and information requirements for effective evaluation and application of professional judgement.
• Communication and reporting skills – oral and written communication of technical information on occupational hygiene issues to all levels of an organisation.
• Interprofessional working – understanding of the complementary roles of other relevant professionals.
• Record keeping skills – maintain appropriate, legal and accurate records which form a sufficient basis for effective professional practice.
• Ethics, professionalism and judgement – work within the national professional occupational hygiene organisation code of ethics.

Desirable

• Greater than 5 years of application of good occupational hygiene practice covering a wide range of industrial processes.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• Chartered Member of the British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS).
• Diploma in Occupational Hygiene.
• Good knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to occupational health risks.

Desirable

• Fellow of BOHS.

Key Competencies

Behavioural Competences

• Humility – Recognises the value brought from different cultures and experiences; open to other points of view and ideas, willing to debate and compromise.
• Positivity – Positively challenges poor quality and performance; identifies solutions at the lowest possible level; encourages Tier 1 contractors and others to bring new ideas forward.
• Respect – Values the rules and environment in which we operate; gives and receives feedback with respect; embraces and engages with new people and ideas.
• Solidarity – Operates as ‘One team’, working closely together and helping each other; empowers teams always looking forward; shares responsibility for delivering the project outcomes.
• Clarity – Communicates clearly and consistently; promotes collaboration and team alignment; clear and fast decision making; drives simplification at all levels.

This role will be based in Leiston, Suffolk. The role falls inside IR35 and will be a temporary role for 12 months but could be longer.