Trainee Junior Health & Safety Advisor

Overview

Trainee / Junior Health & Safety Advisor –

Location:

London (multiple project sites);
Salary: GBP
35,000 – GBP
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