Trainee HSEW Advisor

Our client is a Health and Safety Consultancy and has been working in the Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental industry for over 18 years covering many different sectors. They have a diverse range of clients, and they pride themselves in providing them with a first-class service. They look after organisations and businesses of any shape and size, and they offer practical and innovative solutions keeping them safe, compliant and profitable.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated and proactive TraineeHealth, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (HSEW) Advisor to join their growing team and develop a long-term career in HSEW.

The individual will support the Head of HSEW and HSEW Advisors in delivering a consistent, risk-based approach to Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing (HSEW) across major programmes. The role is designed to provide structured development and practical experience across construction, design, environmental management and assurance activities and offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual seeking to develop a long-term career within Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Head of HSEW and HSEW Advisors in delivering Alliance HSEW objectives and improvement plans.
• Assist in promoting a positive safety, environmental and wellbeing culture across all Alliance activities.
• Develop understanding of Alliance HSEW standards, procedures and governance requirements.
• Support planned inspections, audits and assurance activities across Alliance projects and locations.
• Assist in recording findings, tracking actions and monitoring close-out of corrective actions.
• Assist with the reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses and environmental events.
• Support HSEW engagement within design reviews and risk workshops.
• Gain experience of CDM principles and their practical application.
• Support the collection and validation of HSEW leading and lagging performance indicators.
• Support Alliance wellbeing initiatives and engagement activities.
• Support with the delivery of the HSEW induction.

About You

Our client is looking for someone who has a genuine interest in Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing, along with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and develop.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or willing to achieve within an agreed timeframe).
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project locations.

Desirable:

• Some experience within a Health and Safety, HSE, construction, infrastructure, utilities, water, rail or other operational environment would be beneficial.
• Exposure to incident investigations or an understanding of incident reporting processes.
• An interest in learning how to undertake inspections, audits and produce clear, concise reports.
• Strong data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and recommend improvements.

What They're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Prioritise safety in all actions and decisions, ensuring a safe working environment for their team. Fosters a culture of open communication about safety.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in Health, Safety, Environment and Wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse information and produce clear written reports.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel between Alliance offices and operational sites.
• Demonstrate flexibility and able to adjust their approach to meet new challenges and opportunities as the Alliance develops.
• Demonstrate honesty and transparency, building trust and credibility with members of the alliance and beyond.
• Takes responsibility for their own work and contributes positively towards Alliance objectives.
• Demonstrates initiative and helps identify and address issues while supporting the development of effective solutions.

Apply Now

If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact and help shape a strong HSEW culture within a dynamic project environment, our client would love to hear from you.