Apprentice Health & Safety Advisor

Balfour Beatty is a leading international infrastructure group. As an Apprentice Health & Safety Advisor, you will join our 2027 Early Careers Programme. You will gain hands-on experience while contributing to significant UK infrastructure projects. You will be mentored by experienced colleagues, develop technical and professional skills, and gain real-world experience that complements your studies. You will also be part of a supportive early careers community, building the knowledge, skills, and industry-recognised qualifications needed for a successful career.

This role is based in the Lewis Hub in Stornoway, within our UKCS - Regional Scotland teams.

What You'll Be Doing

In this role, you will play an important part in creating and maintaining safe, healthy, and sustainable working environments across projects. You will work alongside experienced HSE professionals and operational teams, gaining practical experience supporting the management of health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing activities. You will develop the knowledge and skills needed for a career in HSE.

You will work closely with project teams, managers, and stakeholders to ensure work is carried out safely, responsibly, and in line with legal requirements and company standards. Through a combination of site-based experience and formal training, you will develop an understanding of risk management, compliance, behavioural safety, environmental responsibilities, and continuous improvement.

You will learn how to:

• Support project teams in implementing health, safety, environmental, and wellbeing requirements across operational activities.
• Assist with site inspections, audits, and monitoring activities to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements.
• Help identify hazards, assess risks, and promote effective control measures to support safe working practices.
• Support the development, review, and communication of risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of work.

Alongside your role, you will attend a course in Health and Safety and work towards an Apprenticeship in Health and Safety.

Who We're Looking For

We value your potential over experience. If you are self-motivated, proactive, and eager to start a career in our industry, this role could be for you.

For a Modern Apprentice apprenticeship, you will need:

• National 5s in Maths and English.

We’d also love to receive your application if you:

• Are keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Enjoy solving problems and finding practical solutions.
• Work well with others and contribute positively to a team.
• Communicate clearly and effectively.
• Show initiative, adapt to challenges, and take pride in achieving results.

Why Work For Us As An Apprentice

• Earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience while working towards fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications.
• Work on impactful projects that help shape communities, while building your career with one of the UK's leading infrastructure groups.
• Learn from experienced professionals who will support your development through mentoring, coaching, and on-the-job learning.
• Take part in unique development opportunities, including residential programmes and personal development experiences.
• Build the foundations for a long-term career, with support towards professional membership and chartership or professional registration where relevant.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary and flexible benefits.
• 25 days’ holiday, with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• A permanent contract from day one.
• Clear progression opportunities, with bi-annual performance and pay reviews.
• Opportunities to come together with peers, including welcome events and an end-of-programme Early Careers Showcase.
• Opportunities to get involved in wider experiences and initiatives, such as the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award.

About Us

The Regional Scotland business delivers the buildings and infrastructure that communities across Scotland rely on every day. It plays an important role in supporting economic growth, improving public services, and creating lasting social value.

Balfour Beatty has been delivering complex and critical infrastructure across Scotland for over a century. Our award-winning sustainable projects demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland's transition towards a more sustainable future.

Diversity and Inclusion

Balfour Beatty is committed to ensuring everyone can thrive and achieve their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview. We are committed to our processes being barrier-free and will support adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please let the recruiter for this role know if you require any adjustments.