Trainee Junior Health & Safety Advisor

Position: Trainee Junior Health & Safety Advisor (Permanent)
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.

Role Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

What’s on Offer

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