At a Glance
- Tasks: Support health and safety compliance in a dynamic construction environment.
- Company: Join McDermotts, a family-founded civil engineering company with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, and opportunities to work on high-profile projects.
- Other info: Be part of a family-oriented team that values diversity and personal growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety culture while growing your skills in a collaborative team.
- Qualifications: Strong admin skills, IT literacy, and a passion for health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 Β£ per year.
An excellent opportunity to join our team at McDermotts for an organised Health and Safety Administrator to support SHEQ compliance, audits, document control, reporting and safety culture within a busy construction environment.
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Health and Safety Administrator to join a busy SHEQ team supporting compliance, administration and continuous improvement. As a Health and Safety Administrator you will help coordinate management systems, audits, inspections, reporting, document control, supply chain processes and SHEQ communications. The Health and Safety Administrator will also support worker engagement, investigations, toolbox talks, risk assessments, method statements, COSHH records and CDM Regulations compliance. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team working on high-profile infrastructure projects, with career development and training opportunities available.
DUTIES
- SHEQ Administration: Coordinate management system records, communications, document control, certifications and record retention
- Compliance Support: Help ensure internal processes support legal, quality, environmental, health and safety standards, including CDM Regulations
- Audit and Inspection Coordination: Support inspections, internal audits, reporting, action tracking, investigations and improvement projects
- Supply Chain Coordination: Coordinate subcontractor approvals, approved lists, orders and supply chain compliance processes
- Reporting and Analysis: Produce monthly reports covering compliance, conformance, supply chain issues, lessons learned, training needs and improvement actions
- Tender and Client Support: Assist with client PQQs, tender information, knowledge banks and client portal maintenance
- SHEQ Communications: Support toolbox talks, guidance documents, visual posters and updates that help raise awareness and improve safety culture
- Risk Documentation: Work with SHEQ Advisors to maintain risk assessments, method statements, COSHH assessments, environmental aspects and legal registers
- Team and Department Liaison: Liaise with internal departments, site teams, clients and the supply chain to support positive working relationships and improved performance
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- IT literate with good administration, record keeping and document management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to raise awareness and support improvements in safety culture
- Able to proactively support HSE management policies, procedures and practices
- Ability to train, coach or support staff to improve understanding and capability
- Able to work proactively and cooperatively with clients, contracts teams, site staff and the supply chain
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks, reporting and improvement activity
DESIRABLE
- Knowledge of health and safety
- Document control experience
BENEFITS
- Opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development and training opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
McDermotts is an equal opportunities employer, and we value diversity. All engagement is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need. Applicants from outside the UK must have a suitable visa or the Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this job.
To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details.
Administrator / Health and Safety Team employer: McDermotts
At McDermotts, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive and collaborative team environment where your contributions are valued. Located in Aston, Birmingham, you will have the opportunity to work on high-profile infrastructure projects while benefiting from career development and training opportunities that foster personal and professional growth. Join us and become part of a family-oriented culture that prioritises safety, teamwork, and doing things the right way.