Occupational Hygiene Technician

at  Balfour Beatty

About the role
Become part of the first new nuclear power station to be built in the UK in over 20 years! Join our Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick team as an Occupational Hygiene Technician on the Hinkley Point Project and develop with this amazing project.

What you’ll be doing

As an Occupational Hygiene Technician, will have the following responsibilities,

• Keep abreast of relevant legislation, industry standards, and bestpractices in occupational hygiene.
• Participate in safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions.
• Support the Occupational Hygiene Manager as required to achieve theOccupational Hygiene Strategy.
• Participate in specific occupational hygiene related investigations andstudies, as required by the HSSE manager and project.
• Continually develop technical expertise in occupational health and noisepollution, fume control whilst ensuring the best possible contribution tothe overall technical performance of the HSSE department.
• Provide support to COSHH management.
• Perform regular assessments of occupational health hazards present onthe construction site, including but not limited to noise, dust, chemicalexposures, and hand arm vibration.
• Conduct personal monitoring and sampling to assess levels of airbornecontaminants, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards andcompany policies.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of control measures in place tomitigate exposure to occupational hazards, such as ventilation systems,personal protective equipment (PPE), and engineering controls.
• Collaborate with site management and health and safety personnel todevelop and implement strategies to minimise occupational health risksand promote a safe working environment.
• Maintain accurate records of data.

Who we’re looking for

Do you have ?

• Previous experience in an occupational hygiene role is preferred, but notessential.
• Ideally, an existing member of the British Occupational Hygiene Society(AFOH) and working towards the certificate of Operation Competence inOccupational Hygiene (CertOH). However, Full Training can be Provided.
• An investigative mind and a keen eye for detail.
• Able to gain a security clearance.

Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:

• Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
• 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
• Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…

About us
Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick (BBK) is a market leading mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP) and mechanical, electrical and instrumentation (ME&I) solutions provider with over 100 years of engineering expertise.
We design, install and maintain the systems that make building infrastructure work. Emphasising environmentally efficient technologies, digital construction and offsite manufacturing, our experienced teams deliver high quality solutions across the following sectors: Aviation, Buildings, Civils, Defence, Energy and New Build Nuclear.
At Balfour Beatty we are committed to creating a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential, not only because this is the right thing to do, but because it makes us a better business. To ensure we deliver on this commitment, we have a UK Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan which sets out the wide range of targeted, proactive, measurable steps we are taking to make this a reality.
To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and Women into Construction. In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence ‘Employer Recognition Scheme’ and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Job Reference: BBUK1224