Health & Safety Assistant

Health & Safety Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive Health & Safety Assistant to support our project and site teams across a range of construction projects. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in health and safety within construction, working closely with our Health & Safety Manager to help maintain high standards of safety, compliance and best practice across all sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of health & safety procedures across our construction sites

• Assisting with site inspections, audits and safety checks to ensure compliance with company policies and legislation

• Helping to prepare and maintain RAMS, risk assessments and method statements

• Assisting with accident, incident and near-miss reporting and investigations

• Supporting toolbox talks, site inductions and safety briefings

• Monitoring subcontractor compliance with health & safety requirements

• Ensuring health & safety documentation is up to date and correctly filed

• Assisting with the implementation of corrective actions following audits or inspections

• Promoting a positive health & safety culture across our sites

• Liaising with site teams to address health & safety concerns promptly

What We re Looking For

• Previous experience in a health & safety or site-based role within construction (desirable)

• Strong interest in pursuing a career in health & safety

• Good understanding of UK health & safety legislation and site practices

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage site teams

• Well organised with good attention to detail

• Able to work across multiple sites when required

• Proactive and willing to learn

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or working towards (desirable)

• IOSH Managing Safely (advantageous)

• CSCS card (required or working towards)

What We Offer

• Support and mentoring from an experienced Health & Safety team

• Clear career progression within health & safety

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunity to gain exposure across a variety of construction projects