HSW Occupational Hygienist

Bouygues Construction SA; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an Occupational Hygiene Advisor for the Sizewell C project. This role involves providing expert advice on health risks, managing hygiene standards, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate has experience in large construction projects and strong communication skills to influence and train teams effectively. Join us to make a significant impact on the UK's energy future.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in occupational hygiene, ideally on large infrastructure projects.
• Strong communication skills to train and collaborate effectively.
• Ability to implement and analyse occupational health interventions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on occupational hygiene for construction activities.
• Work with Health and Safety to manage health risks.
• Lead health risk assessments and monitor interventions.
• Deliver training and health risk management campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with health-related requirements.
• Participate in forums to drive best practice.

Skills

Occupational hygiene expertise

Strong communication skills

Understanding of health risk management

Interpersonal skills

Practical understanding of health interventions

Stakeholder management

Job description

Specialized in civil engineering and engineering structures, Bouygues Travaux Publics is one of the world leaders in the fields of land use planning and sustainable infrastructure construction. Bouygues Travaux Publics is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

We are recruiting for an Occupational Hygiene Advisor to join the Civil Works Alliance (CWA), working on the landmark Sizewell C project. As we deliver a 3.2‑gigawatt power station to supply low‑carbon electricity to around 6 million homes, your role will be vital in creating and maintaining a safe and healthy work environment for everyone involved.

In this key position, you will report to the HSW Manager and collaborate closely with both the central SZC health team and alliance partners. Your expertise will ensure that occupational hygiene across the project is proactively managed, enabling the highest standards in workforce health and wellbeing.

Your core responsibilities will include:

• Providing expert, informed advice on occupational hygiene for a wide range of construction activities
• Working alongside the Health and Safety team to offer an integrated approach to health risk management
• Guiding the business on identifying, controlling, and verifying hazards, and recommending effective interventions
• Leading health risk assessments and implementing robust monitoring programmes, analysing results and driving meaningful outcomes
• Designing and delivering proactive health risk management campaigns and training programmes for operational teams
• Ensuring project systems, processes and communications meet all health‑related compliance requirements
• Supporting investigations into health risk incidents, contributing expertise and learning to continuously improve our approach
• Participating in project groups and forums to help shape best practice and drive engagement
• Providing both proactive and reactive support to the business on occupational hygiene matters

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Proven experience in occupational hygiene, ideally on large, complex infrastructure or construction projects
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to train, influence, and work collaboratively at all levels
• A practical understanding of monitoring, analysing, and implementing occupational health interventions
• The confidence to manage stakeholder expectations and contribute to broader project objectives

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the health standards on a project that will define the UK’s energy future. If you’re ready to make a tangible impact and share your expertise with a high‑performing team, please click the following link to apply.