YTL Construction

At YTL Construction, we are continuously looking to improve and further develop health and safety throughout the organisation. We are pleased to offer an opportunity for a self-motivated and dedicated health and safety professional to join our Health and Safety team at our Brabazon development.

As part of this exciting and challenging role, you will be part of an existing and growing team based at our offices on the old Filton Airfield site. At YTL Construction, we are very pleased to be able to provide some fantastic opportunities for career progression, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to meet and exceed their full potential.

Within the Health and Safety team, we pride ourselves in our in-house capabilities, professional approach, and being part of operational construction teams, something we feel is extremely important to us. 

What you'll do

As the Health and Safety Partner on-site, you will act as a role model for health and safety, driving a strong ‘speak up' and safety culture, leading and driving for continual improvement.

In this existing and professional role, you will be working directly with the senior management team at our Brabazon development, providing guidance and support at all levels of management through our supply chain partners, ensuring we continually look to identify opportunities for improvement, proactive interventions and share best practice across the wider business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• conducting audits and inspections, identifying trends and ensuring health and safety compliance with legislation and the YTL Construction Health and Safety Management system
• providing support and guidance to the Site Management team, employees and supply chain partners on all matters relating to health and safety on-site
• completing the investigation of incidents, accidents and near-miss events to identify route causation, ensuring appropriate remedial action is taken and lessons are learned and communicated
• achieving and monitoring targets and KPIs 
• identifying and monitoring trends and putting forward improvement ideas
• developing and presenting reports to the senior management teams
• working collaboratively with other members of the Health and Safety team to ensure policies and procedures are aligned
• supporting, monitoring and maintaining the delivery of safe working practices in line with company policy and procedures
• working closely with the Senior Health and Safety Manager and Site Management teams including our contractors.

What you'll need

We are looking for a charismatic leader who is able to lead, mentor and develop the workforce to achieve continual improvement.

You will be an enthusiastic individual with a can-do attitude who can promote a positive Health and Safety culture.

You will have excellent communication skills and will be confident liaising with colleagues across all levels of the business. You need to be approachable and, overall, a great team player.

In addition, we are looking for:

• educated to a health and safety standard (NEBOSH General, Construction Certificate or similar)
• health and safety experience gained within civil engineering and construction work environment (preferable)
• previous experience of working within a team environment
• experience in developing systems to support cultural development
• the ability to undertake statistical analysis, develop trends and recommend improvement strategies
• hazard identification and risk mitigation processes
• first-hand knowledge of ISO45001 management systems (preferable)
• the ability to understand complex tasks and challenge decision-making and working methods in a constructive manner
• a comprehensive understanding of current health and safety legislation
• the ability to work with senior m,anagement to produce and present informative and accurate reports
• the ability to review and develop safe systems of work.

Due to the remote nature of the role, the successful candidate will need to hold a full clean UK driving licence.

What you'll receive  

• Total pension contributions up to 20%.  
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.  
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.  
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.  
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.  
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.  
• A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.  
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.  
• One paid volunteering day each year.  
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.  
• An interactive health and wellbeing platform.  
• Support from mental health first aiders.  
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us. 

Who we are 

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include: 

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West.  
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants, and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community.  
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy, and environmental sectors.
• YTL Arena – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 19,000-capacity arena, conferencing, and exhibition space.  
• Plus, a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.  

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us!  You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group. 
 
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer. 
 
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our recruitment team.