Balfour Beatty plc
Apprentice Health and Safety Advisor (Level 3 NVQ) - Peterhead - 2026
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About The Role
We are Balfour Beatty, you may not know us by name but you definitely will have seen what we do. We are one of the UK’s largest construction companies, building iconic buildings and structures that will last for generations to come.
Would you prefer to learn by ‘doing’ with a support network around you and access to a development programme that will give you the skills and confidence to become anything you want to be, all while taking home a salary?
If you would like to leave your own legacy and say to your family and friends, ‘I helped build that,’ then #BEBalfourBeatty and we can build the future together.
BE a Visionary and join our Apprentice Early Career Development Programme.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Apprentice Health, Safety & Wellbeing Advisor, you’ll be a safety role model on site. You’ll:
- Help teams work safely
- Support wellbeing
- Follow health and safety rules
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You will work in close collaboration with your Health & Safety (HS&E) colleagues to support the delivery of our UK HS&E Strategy. You'll contribute to the implementation, delivery, and review of:
- The Zero Harm Action Plan
- The Sustainability Action Plan at a business and/or project level
Over time, you'll learn to:
- Provide expert advice to support in the investigation of accidents, incidents, and near miss events
- Adhere to Balfour Beatty Group standards and company requirements
This role will also provide you with the opportunity to spend lots of time on site.
Who We’re Looking For
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To thrive in this position, we expect you to have:
- A clear interest in developing a career in Health and Safety
- The Ability to complete an NVQ Level 3 in Occupational Health and Safety Practice
- Potential participation in additional related courses
- A UK Driver’s License (or at least working towards obtaining one), as you will spend time on-site
Why Work For Us
Kickstart your career at Balfour Beatty, where you’ll receive:
- Structured training and support from day one
- A formal qualification
- A salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Invaluable experience and skills that will pave the way for exciting opportunities and career progression
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