Health, Safety and Wellbeing Apprentice 2026 - Watford

General information

City/town: Watford

Job field: Business Support and IT

Type of contract: Permanent

ID: 5972

Description and requirements

What do you want from your work? From your life? If you’re looking for more than just a job, if you want to make a real difference with every decision you make, you’re in the right place. Skanska is one of the largest construction and development companies in the world. Together, we shape how we live, work and connect – we build from the ground up and maintain your local communities, infrastructure and transportation.

We’re excited to open applications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Programme, starting in September. This is your opportunity to build a meaningful career where your work contributes to healthier, greener, and more inclusive places for people to thrive. Our apprenticeship programme is a great opportunity to study towards a college or university qualification while putting everything you have learnt into action through on-the-job training. You will have the support of mentors who care about your growth, and you will establish a career where you will develop the technical and interpersonal skills to help you succeed and make a lasting impact.

As an Apprentice Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, you will support a variety of projects across the UK in establishing, monitoring and continually improving health, safety and wellbeing standards.

What you’ll do:

• Assist with site safety inspections and audits.
• Assist in investigations, compiling and reviewing evidence and supporting discussions in identifying initial and root causes as well as recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Raise observations on projects and support others to do the same.
• Preparation of relevant toolbox talks and briefings relevant to current project risks.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings and Skanska health, safety and wellbeing briefings.
• Apply academic learning on-site, complete apprenticeship assessments and integrate theory into practical H&S processes.
• Participate in core Skanska training modules, mentorship sessions and pathway activities.

What you’ll bring to the role:

• 5 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above for us to successfully enrol you on the apprenticeship.
• Thrive in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued and celebrated.
• Dependable team player who actively supports and promotes collective success.
• Inquisitive and driven by a passion to grow and innovate.
• You must have lived in the UK in the last 3 years and have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for an apprenticeship. We are not able to proceed with applications that require visa sponsorship.
• We are not able to proceed with applications from candidates that have already achieved a degree in a similar discipline.

What qualification will you be studying towards?

You will be studying for a level 3 qualification in Safety, Health and Environment.

What we offer:

• You will join a community of 100+ graduates and apprentices, with opportunities to build networks and collaborate across the business.
• Support and guidance from experienced leaders and teams, plus development pathways to help you achieve professional accreditation — we cover membership expenses for the professional body of your choice.
• Regular professional and social events.
• Opportunities to volunteer at least one day per year.
• Access to our employee networks including Women’s, Ability, Pride, O.N.E (Origins Nationality Ethnicity), Military, and Mental Health & Wellbeing.
• My Rewards discounts and cycle to work scheme to support a healthy work–life balance where possible.
• You would be joining a mental-health-aware organisation and will have access to wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, mental health ambassador network and wellbeing conversations.

Programme start date: September 2026 — Join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.

Equal opportunities

We value diversity and strive to create inclusive teams — we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and protected characteristics and believe different perspectives make us stronger.

Flexible working and reasonable adjustments

Please ask about flexibility at interview and we will explore what is possible for the role. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you.

More information about the role

Please note this advert may not include every assigned duty or responsibility and may be amended at Skanska’s discretion, including the closing date; if you have questions, please reach out.