Junior Health and Safety Advisor

O\’Neill & Brennan are currently partnering with a leading Tier 1 M&E Contractor who specialise in delivering complex, high‑value commercial and data centre and mission‑critical projects across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, our client is seeking a Junior Health and Safety Advisor to join their team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a developing Health & Safety professional to gain hands‑on experience within a high‑performance environment, working alongside industry experts on one of the UK\’s most technically advanced M&E installations.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the Health & Safety team in promoting and maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance on‑site. This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in M&E and data centre construction who wants to progress within a Tier 1 contractor setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and enforcing company Health & Safety policies and procedures across the project.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with legislation, client requirements, and internal standards.
• Support the preparation and review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for M&E activities including HV/LV systems, containment, and commissioning works.
• Assist in the reporting and investigation of incidents and near‑misses, contributing to root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date Health & Safety documentation and contribute to site safety reports for project leadership and the client.
• Participate in delivering site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
• Engage with site management teams, subcontractors, and client representatives to foster a proactive, safety‑first culture.
• Monitor workforce compliance, including permits‑to‑work, PPE, and training records.

Requirements

• NEBOSH General Certificate or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Previous experience working in Construction (Preferred).
• Genuine interest in developing a career within Health & Safety in Construction industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage teams on‑site.
• Proactive and adaptable, with strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and comfortable maintaining digital H&S records.

What\’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Structured development and training opportunities (with support toward further H&S qualifications such as NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ).
• Opportunity to gain experience on one of the UK\’s leading mission‑critical data centre projects.
• Supportive Tier 1 contractor environment with clear career progression pathways.

O Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.