Graduate Health & Safety Advisor

Environmental Science, Sustainability.

About Us

MWH Treatment is an integrated design and build provider working in the water sector. With over 1400 staff working across eight regional centres, supporting six long-term water sector frameworks and two recently won frameworks, operating both as a sole contractor but also in joint ventures and alliances.

Our Graduate Programme
We have a structured programme which creates a balance of gaining the right experience, exposure and education.

At MWH Treatment we believe that people matter. We know to build successful, creative teams we need a diverse workforce that can deliver innovative ways of thinking. We provide an environment where you will have the freedom to develop and grow to your full potential, creating opportunity by inviting, embracing, and celebrating difference, our goal as an employer is to motivate, and develop our employees.

By fostering a diverse range of talents and perspectives we ensure we have the breadth of viewpoints, experiences, and skills needed to succeed. Embracing diversity of all kinds enables us to provide a work environment and culture that plays a key role in attracting and retaining the right people with the right skills.

We're looking for graduates for the 2027 intake, who are curious, collaborative and keen to build a career in SHEQ and who enjoy working with people, solving problems and learning new things! It's your career, let's shape it together!

The graduate programme is tailored to your needs with a flexible and varied learning environment, you'll feel empowered to make decisions and harness your knowledge and practical skills. The sky's the limit!

Purpose of Role

To develop professional capability through the MWH Treatment Graduate Programme while supporting the successful delivery of business and project objectives in a collaborative, inclusive and safety-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support project and business objectives.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Prepare and maintain documentation and reports.
  • Build effective stakeholder relationships.
  • Participate in training and development activities.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Graduate Programme

Our Graduate Programme is shaped to enable you to successfully achieve professional status with the relevant professional institutions, whilst giving you exposure to everything you need to start your career on a successful path.

  • A committed and structured three-year Graduate Programme.
  • Mentorship dedicated to you to support your career.
  • A structured training plan.
  • UK wide program with opportunities to network with your peers.
  • An opportunity to rotate in both design and build (hands-on site experience).
  • Practical, on the job training within your team of industry experts.

Person Specification

Essential

  • Degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering or a related discipline (2:2 or above, or expected to achieve).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Demonstrates a willingness to learn and develop.
  • Ability to work collaboratively within diverse teams.

Desirable

  • BSc Hons Occupational Safety, Health and Environment.
  • Placement, internship or relevant industry experience.

What’s in it for me?

  • A Competitive Starting Salary.
  • 6 Monthly Salary Increases, Rewarding Your Commitment To Your Development And Training.
  • 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays (With An Additional 5 Days Available To Buy).
  • Some Flexibility With Hybrid Working.
  • Competitive And Flexible Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Gym Memberships.
  • Technology Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
  • Cycle To Work Scheme.
  • Employee Assistance Scheme - Free Mental Health Support, Financial Advice.
  • And Many More Benefits Including Sports And Social Club Membership.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates outside the region who are willing and able to relocate or travel to Site and the Thames Water Region. As a graduate, you will typically be expected to work in person four days per week predominantly on site with capacity of office working if required.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note that due to Home Office rules and requirements, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at any stage during this three-year programme.

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  • Degree required
    2:2 and above
  • Location
    Hampton (London)
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  • Ecology/Environmental
  • Environment & Sustainability
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