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 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 on a flagship data centre project in West 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 ()

Genuine interest in developing a career within Health & Safety in the M&E / data centre sector.

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.

Ability to commute to West London daily.

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.

Exposure to advanced M&E systems and high-spec construction practices.

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