2026 Health, Safety and Wellbeing Apprenticeship - Infrastructure - London (HS2)
Mace Construct
London (NW1 2LS)
Closes in 27 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
Posted on 16 January 2026
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Summary
In Health, Safety and Wellbeing, you will play a key role in supporting the Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) team and projects.
- Wage
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£22,200 a year
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- A permanent role from the moment you join
- Taxable travel allowance to cover expenses between your home, workplace, and place of study
- Training course
- Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Our site teams typically start early and finish in the late afternoon, so adaptability and energy are key. It’s a fast-paced environment where you’ll see the results of your work taking shape every day. Exact working days and hours TBC.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Supporting the implementation of Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) policies, procedures, guidance notes and standards
Collaborating with team(s) to support audits on behalf of the business for ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and other applicable standards - Supporting the coordination of inspection and audit schedule
- Analysing results from reporting, audits, corrective actions, operations reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), in collaboration with team members
- Assisting with the identification of gaps for improvement
- Developing working relationships with a range of internal stakeholders
- Working with team members, providing operational delivery of team/regional strategy
- Working collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition, and sharing responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work
Where you'll work
112 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 2LS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
COMPASS SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
Training course
Safety, health and environment technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Present and hold an audiences attention, for example when delivering SHE training, toolbox talks, inductions or presenting data or investigation findings to the workforce or management team. Show they can sell the SHE message, have personal impact, deal with challenge, reflect on personal performance, use appropriate language for the audience
- Assist the management team in the development, management, implementation and monitoring of the Safety, Health and Environmental Management System by updating systems in line with changes in legislation or best practice, delivering training, coaching operational teams and undertaking workplace inspections
- Provide advice on the practical implementation of the companys SHE policies and processes applying generic industry guidance into the context of the workplace
- Identify the hazards and evaluate: workplace instructions that are relevant to the individual’s job; working practices in the individual’s job that may harm themselves or others’; aspects of the individual’s job that could harm themselves or others; which of the potentially harmful working practices and aspects of the individual’s work present the highest risks to themselves or others; how to deal with hazards in accordance with workplace instructions and legal requirements
- Support the practical application of the workplace instructions and suppliers or manufacturers instructions for the safe use of equipment, materials and products
- Support and assist in the implementation of SHE inspections and monitoring systems demonstrating the balance between enforcement and internal support
- Undertake and/or assist with the monitoring, analysis of and reporting of SHE performance
- Prepare and maintain records relating to safety, health and environmental matters that comply with legal and workplace requirements and are accessible to those who are authorised to use them. E.g. records associated with Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations, Lifting Operation and Lifting Equipment Regulations, Noise at Work Regulations, Hand Arm Vibration Regulations or Environmental Permitting Regulations
- Assist the management team in establishing, managing and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders such as local authorities, Health and Safety Executive, Environment Agency, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygienists and others as required and directed
- Research Safety, Health and Environmental Issues and best practices. Review updates of health and safety regulations e.g. changes to Construction, Design and Management Regulations or updates to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health along with workplace instructions, making sure that information is from reliable sources
- Assist and/or manage the investigation of accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, near misses and other incidents as directed
- Recognise where decisions have a financial cost and assisting to develop a budget
- Recognise situations where the activity will benefit from contributions and expertise of other internal departments such as HR, Finance, IT or Occupational Health
Training schedule
Safety, Health and Environment Technician Level 3.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
A Level in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
At Mace Construct, we are construction experts, bringing deep technical knowledge, on-the-ground experience and strong industry relationships to deliver complex and challenging projects. From major transport hubs and data centres to research facilities and large-scale commercial and residential developments, we turn ambitious plans into built reality.
Our success is driven by our people. Through their expertise, collaboration and commitment to finding better ways of working, they deliver with confidence and accountability. Our culture is built around safety, quality and integrity, creating an environment where people are empowered to take ownership and deliver excellence.
Together, we work in partnership with our clients and supply chain to build places that do more than just function. We deliver projects that leave lasting legacies and create positive impact for the communities they serve.
https://www.macegroup.com/careers/emerging-talent/ (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance, private medical insurance cover, and annual health assessment
- 24/7 access to health and wellbeing experts via our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Disability Confident
A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.
You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.
After this apprenticeship
We will also support you in gaining professional membership of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
COMPASS SKILLS TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009326.
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Closes in 27 days (Friday 13 February 2026)
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