Jobs, fresher vacancy - Health, Safety and Wellbeing Specialist (Construction) - 29828 • County Durham

Company: Environment Agency

County Durham

Job DescriptionWe have two fantastic opportunities within our Health, Safety & Wellbeing (HSW) Service for Construction Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisors.These full-time roles in the Capital/Construction team will primarily undertake audits and inspections of our construction delivery partners to ensure good standards are maintained. We undertake a programme of audits and inspections to ensure these standards are effectively implemented.The successful candidates will ideally be based in the East or Southeast of England.The role requires travel to construction sites to undertake audits and will be a mix of office / home based and construction site-based health, safety, and wellbeing assurance activities.Key accountabilities will include: Completing construction site audits and inspections, including reporting and follow up Providing technical advice on topics associated with design, construction, and maintenance. Supporting incident investigations and associated learning Ensuring relevant standards, guidance and training remain up to date Creating training and awareness tools and deliver these to the business Influencing our delivery partners to continuously improve their performanceAt all times you’ll role-model the HSW behaviours and good practice that we expect of our colleagues and partners.The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities and our environment.Everyone starting in a new role will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed. As part of your comprehensive induction, you will be provided with all the equipment required for your role.The teamThe role sits within the Construction Team which is part of the national Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Team (HSW). Working closely with colleagues/delivery partners to define and develop standards and provide technical advice. We provide technical support for investigations, and lessons learned are shared and embedded. We collaborate with our supply chain and wider construction industry to develop and share best practice.Experience/skills Required Experience of construction and maintenance projects Qualified to at least NEBOSH Health and Safety Management for Construction Certificate (UK) level or similar. Membership of a relevant professional institution such as IOSH or IIRSM, (ideally Chartered or working towards).Your skills and abilities in building rapport with your customers and peers, through clear and persuasive communication (both oral and written) is a vital attribute. You will be comfortable reviewing and improving ways of working to enable a consistent understanding and application of H&S legislation and best practice in design, planning and construction delivery.Contact and additional informationThe role offers a flexible hybrid of home working and travel to conduct site audits, and for other business purposes. such as attending meetings and working at office locations, along with opportunities to further professional development.Everyone that joins us is required to undertake training and participate in incident response duties when the need to respond arises. Having an incident role is an essential part of working for the Environment Agency and an active way to support communities and prevent harm to the environment.  Further information on incident response can be found within your candidate pack.If you would like more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Jason Hanson at:Jason.hanson@environment-agency.gov.ukInterview dates via MS Teams will be early December.Competence 1Builds and Sustains RelationshipsDescriptionPlease describe an example of how you have developed and maintained effective working relationship with customers or suppliers.Competence 2Achieves ResultsDescriptionPlease describe a situation where you had to prioritise conflicting tasks to ensure timely achievement of results against competing deadlinesCompetence 3Influences and Persuades OthersDescriptionPlease describe a time when you have presented a case in a convincing and attractive way that won over your audience, changed their way of thinking.Competence 4Manages SelfDescriptionPlease give an example of one of the most challenging/demanding times you have had in your working life. What were the challenges? How did you overcome these? And what was the outcome?If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.