Graduate HSW Advisor

ABOUT KIER GROUP

At Kier, it’s our people, the culture we foster and the values we work to that makes us unique. As a leading infrastructure services, construction and property development group, every person is working to our purpose to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK.

Our industry continues to be resilient, offers opportunity for people to belong, contribute and thrive and is also committed to leaving lasting legacies for communities.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Kier Places is Kier’s building, estate and property management business, delivering end-to-end solutions for places where people live and work. Experts in operating within live and occupied environments, we work in partnership with housing associations, government departments, local authorities, blue-light organisations, defence and security, healthcare, education, custodial and private sector clients across the country.

Our services are delivered through three specialist business areas: Building Solutions, Residential Solutions and Workplace Solutions, providing tailored solutions that help customers manage, maintain and improve their estates.

As a Graduate HSW Advisor, you will support the delivery of Kier’s Health Safety and Wellbeing objectives across our projects and workplaces.

This role is designed for a recent graduate who is passionate about ensuring the health, safety and wellbeing of people, the provision of safe places of work and is looking to develop a career within occupational safety, health and welling within the facilities management and construction industries.

Working alongside experienced industry professionals, you will gain exposure to a wide range of facilities management and construction activities and develop a strong understanding of health, safety, and wellbeing best practice.

Through a structured development programme, you will learn how to support the development and implementation of HSW standards, engage with operational teams, and contribute to the continuous improvement of our inclusive and psychologically safe culture.

Kier is committed to creating workplaces and working environments where everyone is empowered to achieve their career goals. Our people are at the heart of our business, using their skills and creativity to provide solutions and services to our clients and customers.

We are only able to deliver our business goals because of the commitment and talent of our people working together to a common purpose. The Kier wellbeing strategy has been designed based on employee feedback that mental, physical and financial wellbeing are important to them.

The programme will include working alongside colleagues in our other aligned support function teams in Environment & Sustainability, Technical Statutory Compliance and Business Assurance.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

• Support the development, implementation and monitoring of Kier’s Policies, Operating Procedures and Control Standards.
• Assist with delivering governance and assurance activities by conducting safety inspections, advisory visits and workplace tours.
• Support the development and review of risk assessments, method statements and safe systems of work.
• Support the investigation of adverse events using the Kelvin TOPSET methodology.
• Work with our operational teams in maintaining legal compliance with current Health and Safety legislation.
• Support the collection, analysis and reporting of HSW performance data and KPIs in accordance with our HSW Action Plan.
• Support the development and implementation of HSW campaigns and initiatives.
• Promote positive safety behaviours through engagement with employees, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of HSW training, inductions and toolbox talks.
• Build effective working relationships with operational teams and provide practical HSW support across our activities
• Support the keeping of accurate HSW records.
• Promote individual wellbeing of our employees and inclusive workplaces where diversity of thought, backgrounds and experience is actively encouraged and achieved in accordance with Kier’s values and objectives.

This profile is not exhaustive. From time to time, you may be required by the company to perform other tasks, which are not included in the above description, but are within your capabilities and, where necessary, training and full support will be given.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Safety Health & Environment, Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Occupational Hygiene, Construction Management, Civil Engineering.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within Safety, Health and Wellbeing.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage with people at all levels.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse information and identify practical solutions.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Be digitally fluent and able to navigate modern workplace technologies, communication tools and software platforms with ease.
• Be proficient in standard office software, cloud-based applications and daily digital workflows.
• Be digitally aware with a strong understanding of digital best practices, online security and data privacy.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Candidates must be willing and eligible to undergo UK Government Vetting Processes.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Start date: September 2027

Location: Predominately site based in the London region

Contract: Permanent, Full-time 2-year programme, leading to assistant level role upon completion with salary potential of CIRCA £38k