Job Description

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Join our Team as a Health & Safety Advisor

At BD Group, we're committed to creating safer, smarter, and more sustainable communities. If you're passionate about driving excellence in safety, health, environment, and quality (SHEQ), this is your opportunity to make a real impact.


We're looking for a proactive Health & Safety Advisor to support our Construction and Repairs & Maintenance operations. You'll help shape a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring our services meet the highest standards for our residents, clients, and colleagues.

What You'll Do

Champion SHEQ best practices across construction and maintenance projects Lead site inspections, scaffold checks, and risk assessments Support Health & Safety Committee meetings and accident investigations Collaborate with teams and contractors to embed safe, compliant processes Maintain ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001) and ensure regulatory alignment Provide expert guidance and support across the wider SHEQ team

Experience and Qualifications

NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent) TechIOSH status and IOSH membership Experience applying ISO standards in construction or facilities management Knowledge of CDM 2015, scaffold inspections, and asbestos in housing Strong reporting skills and stakeholder engagement Familiarity with social housing is a plus Full UK driving licence (travel across Barking & Dagenham required)

About Us:

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to create positive economic, environmental and social change. We are facilities services company, providing a range of services for public and private sector clients currently across London and the Southeast, but with aspirations to broaden our geographies over time. Our mission is to help communities live, work and grow to fulfil their potential through the delivery of safe, high-quality services based on our unique understanding of local needs.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of an organisation committed to safety, sustainability, and quality. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise will make a real impact on our residents, colleagues and community.

Benefits

In addition to an attractive salary, our benefits package includes:


? Heart Hub rewards, perks & benefits platform!


? Group Life Assurance


? Pension Scheme


? Paid Holidays


? Family Friendly Policies making work-life balance achievable


? Health & wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


? Free on-site parking and access to park amenities


? On site cafe (with discounts available via our app)


? Career development and training


? A GREAT TEAM!

Working Arrangements

Location:

Dagenham

Salary:

40,000 - 45,000 DOE

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full-time (36 hours per week)

Reporting to:

Head of SHEQ

Ready to take the next step in your SHEQ career?

This opportunity is to start as soon as possible so applications will be progressed on a rolling basis so if this sounds like the right opportunity for you, don't delay! Click 'Apply' to submit your CV and application form demonstrating why you're the perfect fit for this opportunity.