Occupational Hygienist - Sizewell C - Suffolk Site based

Balfour; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure services company is seeking an Occupational Hygiene Advisor to support health and safety at Sizewell C. This role involves providing expert guidance on occupational hygiene, working closely with the health and safety team, and managing health risk assessments. Candidates should have an Occupational Hygiene Degree or Diploma, strong knowledge of the UK's health regulations, and excellent communication skills. The position offers flexibility with up to 40% remote working and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Smart working flexibility

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension plan and employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Ability to work well within a team environment living the alliance and SZC values and behaviours.
• Good knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to occupational health risks.
• High level understanding of the causes of ill health and preventative strategies.
• Strong communicator at all levels, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on occupational hygiene for the Sizewell C project.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety team providing integrated health solutions.
• Monitor health risk profiles and implement health risk assessments.
• Deliver training on health risks and control measures.

Skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework

Understanding of ill health causes and preventative strategies

Communication skills

Education

Occupational Hygiene Degree or Diploma

Certificate of Operational Competence (BOHS)

Job description

About The Role

Be part of this ‘once in a generation’ project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable low‑carbon electricity.

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the role is Reporting to the HSW Manager, supporting the Civil Works Alliance (CWA) at Sizewell C (SZC) providing expert advice and guidance on occupational hygiene matters pertinent to the project.

This role will also be supported by the SZC central health team as well as those of the alliance partners.

• Work closely with the Health and Safety team providing an integrated approach to health
• Provide expert, informed advice on occupational hygiene across a wide range of work activities
• Provide guidance on appropriate measures needed to identify, control, and verify hazards and interventions
• Undertake a monitoring programme, analyse results, and implement outcomes
• Ensure that the current health risk profile at the project is managed using robust health risk assessment
• Focus on pro‑active health risk management with appropriate health‑related campaigns and promotional material
• Deliver training to the operational business on health risks and the means of controlling them
• Communicate effectively with the health and safety team to ensure stakeholder expectations are managed in line with Balfour Beatty procedures
• Contribute to the work of health‑related project groups/forums
• Provide expertise to assist in investigations and incidents involving health risks
• Provide reactive support to the business on occupational hygiene
• Ensure project systems and processes enable compliance on health‑related matters

Who we're looking for

Essential

Knowledge & Skills:

• Ability to work well within a team environment living the alliance and SZC values and behaviours
• Good knowledge of the UK Health & Safety Regulatory framework and legislation pertaining to occupational health risks
• High level understanding of the causes of ill health and preventative strategies
• Collaborative, reliable, proactive, and able to meet demanding deadlines
• Strong communicator at all levels, both in terms of written and verbal communication

Qualifications & Experience

• Occupational Hygiene Degree or Diploma; Certificate of Operational Competence (BOHS)
• Experience of the application of good occupational hygiene practice covering a wide range of industrial processes

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.

Why join us?

As part of contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions, we offer a full range of benefits. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, up to 40% remote working, where roles allow. 42 hours per week
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About Us

Balfour Beatty’s Minor Projects business is delivering some of the UK’s most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high‑speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, we’re driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.

From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large‑scale projects safely and successfully.

Diversity and inclusion

At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, ENEI, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long‑term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

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