Trainee Junior Health & Safety Advisor

Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor
Location: London (multiple project sites)
Salary: £35,000 £45,000
Type: Permanent
Sector: Construction / Engineering / M&E

A leading UK engineering services contractor is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor to join their expanding Health & Safety team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the beginning of their H&S career to gain hands-on experience across live project environments while working alongside experienced professionals.

This role offers structured development, real site exposure, and long-term career progression within a supportive and people-focused organisation delivering complex engineering and M&E projects.

As a Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor, you will work closely with an experienced H&S Advisor, shadowing them across multiple active construction and engineering sites. You will support site safety operations, assist with compliance activities, and help promote a strong safety culture across project teams.

• Shadow and support Health & Safety Advisors on live construction and engineering sites

• Assist with site inspections, audits, and daily/weekly safety checks

• Support the preparation and review of RAMS, site inductions, and toolbox talks

• Help monitor compliance with internal procedures and industry regulations

• Assist with incident reporting, documentation, and follow-up actions

• Engage with site teams and subcontractors to promote a positive safety culture

Essential:

• Strong desire to build a long-term career in Health & Safety

• Positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong communication skills

• Ability to travel and work across multiple project sites in London

Desirable:

• CSCS card

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or working towards / interested in obtaining)

• Any prior construction, M&E, engineering, or site-based experience

• Structured development plan with support towards H&S qualifications

• Excellent internal progression opportunities

• Exposure to complex, large-scale engineering and M&E projects

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Long-term career prospects within a growing contractor