Role: Graduate/ Junior Health & Safety (Construction)

Location: Sunderland office, North East – projects across the region

Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 + excellent training + attractive benefits package

Sector:  Property & Construction Consultancy

WRG is supporting an award winning Project & Cost Management consultancy that operates across the North of England. The business has grown significantly over the last 5 years, they now boast a headcount of over 100 construction professionals, offering a range of services to their clients across the built environment.

The business is looking to appoint a young and ambitious H&S professional to sit within their safety & compliance department (the team is currently 5 strong and they will be there to support and train the new recruit) and ensure that clients projects are compliant with 2015 CDM Regs and H&S legislation. They cover a diverse portfolio of projects across the North of England including; residential, education, healthcare, student accommodation, leisure, commercial, retail, local authority and master planning/ regeneration.

The role would suit someone fresh out of University or College who would like to pursue a career in H&S, or someone that has been working on the tools and would now like to progress their career down a different avenue. Our client would also be interested in speaking with people from the armed forces who would like to get their foot in the door with a leading construction consultancy in the region.

Responsibilities (full training would be provided):

·        Offer a range of H&S/ CDM services to clients.

·        Ensure that pre-construction information is readily available for each project and is kept up to date.

·        Preparation of health and safety files and construction phase plans where required.

·        Carry out site inspections and ensure that RAMS are in place for each project.

·        Oversee the design risk register and attend design risk reviews, along with offering input in relation to safety in design.

Requirements:

·        NEBOSH Construction Certificate or NEBOSH General or equivalent (desirable but not essential).

·        Previous construction experience is a bonus but not required.

·        Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

·        Positive “can do” attitude.

·        Team player.

Apply:

·        Competitive salary in the region of £25,000 – £30,000 (dependant on experience).

·        25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.

·        Hybrid working environment (2 -3 days in the office per week).

·        Company contributory pension scheme.

·        Private healthcare scheme.

·        Employee Assistance Programme.

·        Excellent CPD – qualifications, workshops and seminars.

·        Professional membership fees covered.

If you are interested in the role and would like to know more, please get in touch.
Mike@werecruitgroup.com | 07562 945 690