Graduate Health & Safety Advisor

We're looking for a Graduate Health & Safety Advisor to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks team based in Exeter, Devon or Brighton, East Sussex., As a Graduate Health & Safety Advisor, you'll be supporting the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures within the organisation. Your role involves assisting in risk assessments, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and promoting a safe working environment. Your day to day will include:

• Assist in conducting risk assessments and identifying potential hazards in the workplace.
• Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Undertaking health and safety advisory visits, inspections and audits where required for operational sites.
• Help with the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses, and assist in preparing reports and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations and standards, and provide guidance to staff on safety practices.
• Assist in the delivery of health and safety training programs and awareness sessions for employees.
  
  Practical experience: gain valuable hands-on experience in your field.
• Skill improvement: develop technical and professional skills.
• Networking: build professional relationships and expand your network.
• Career insight: gain insights into your chosen industry and potential career paths.
What are we looking for? We're looking for people due to graduate in 2025, or have recently graduated within the past three years, with a degree in Health and Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Healthor a related field. The role of Graduate Health & Safety Advisor is great for you if:
• Have basic knowledge of health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Hold strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks and recommend effective safety measures.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to explain safety procedures and engage with staff.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage and maintain accurate safety records and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
  
  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading construction and infrastructure services company on our structured graduate development programme. These programmes have been designed to provide you with the experiences and tools needed for progression within your chosen career., Kier Group is a leading UK construction and infrastructure services company, made up of different business divisions including Construction, Transportation, Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks, and Property. With a diverse range of opportunities across the country, we offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where you can launch a rewarding career. To learn more about our business and divisions, visit here., Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a high priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives, and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.