Graduate Health & Safety Consultant

About the Company - At Fairhurst, our people are the driving force behind our success. We take pride in the opportunities and environment we create for top talent to thrive and leave a positive impact in our communities and society.

About the Role - We are seeking a Graduate Health and Safety Consultant to join the Fairhurst team in Glasgow. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to kick-start their careers in a supportive environment under the guidance of experienced directors and a dedicated team of Health & Safety consultants, engineers and technicians. As you progress and gain experience you can expect to be active on a number of projects and with a number of clients at any given time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Providing H&S consultancy support to clients with their planning and delivery of major public events held across the globe.
2. Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure appropriate sharing of knowledge and best practice.
3. Travel throughout the UK and internationally on short-term site based assignments, when required for individual project needs.
4. Assisting in the delivery of CDM Adviser/Principal Designer services on a broad range of construction related projects, in accordance with the requirements of the Construction, (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
5. Supporting a broad range of other H&S related consultancy services to our clients, including:
6. Development, delivery and auditing of corporate H&S management systems.
7. Training development and delivery.
8. Attend and participate in forums and meetings, both internal and external, as required.
9. Undertake CPD activities to maintain knowledge and skills required for the role and to develop further skills and experience on matters relating to Engineering and H&S/Risk Management.
10. Working with senior colleagues to help target and achieve the continuous growth of the business/H&S consultancy team and working in support of senior colleagues to prepare and submit proposals in pursuit of new clients and projects.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

1. Recognised H&S/Risk management qualifications and a desire to further enhance overall levels of competence, skills and experience.
2. Working towards a Chartered Membership with a recognised industry body.
3. Flexible and enthusiastic approach to working within a team structure and with a desire to further develop knowledge and skills in Engineering and H&S Management sectors.
4. A proactive approach to the implementation of all aspects of H&S management.
5. An ability to work within a busy department.
6. Ability to work as part of a co-ordinated team.
7. Delivery of assigned tasks on time and to budget.
8. Provide support to senior staff.
9. Use initiative with ability to work independently, when required.
10. Be familiar and comfortable with the use of IT systems including main MS Office software packages.
11. Good report writing and communication skills, both written and oral, required.
12. Ability to travel to project sites, including those located overseas, is essential. This includes the ability to work away from the base office for short-term assignments.
13. UK valid driving licence essential.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

1. Competitive salary and excellent flexible benefits package.
2. ICE, NEBOSH or similar approved training with a pathway to chartered membership of a professional engineering institute.
3. Comprehensive training opportunities and reimbursement of professional fees.
4. Contributory pension, personal health care plan and life insurance.
5. 33 days annual leave (inclusive of Public Holidays).
6. Annual leave purchase and buy-back scheme.
7. Bonus Schemes including loyalty bonus and qualifications award.
8. Additional benefits may vary between offices.

You can learn more about our staff benefits here.

ETHOS

We, at Fairhurst, know that progress within the industry is all about people. That's why we're working together to build a better, more inclusive and diverse future for engineers and the engineering industry.

We are committed to providing a workplace that is respectful, fair and inclusive for all employees. We recognise the value of different perspectives and backgrounds, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can contribute and succeed.