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Job No. BBUK17188

Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor - Birmingham

Regional Buildings

Health Safety Environment

Birmingham
Permanent

About the role

At Balfour Beatty, we are proud to be part of the delivery team for HS2, the UK’s flagship high‑speed rail programme and a once‑in‑a‑generation project shaping the future of sustainable transport and construction innovation.


We are currently seeking a Senior Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor, with Mechanical and Electrical experience to join our Regional Buildings team, supporting the delivery of the N1/N2 project — a series of five reinforced concrete buildings that will house critical Mechanical & Electrical (MEP) plant infrastructure along the route. These highly engineered structures are essential to HS2’s operational systems and represent a unique blend of heavy civil engineering and complex building construction.


The project spans from Birmingham to Leamington Spa, with the initial scope of work based on the Bromford Tunnel Intermediate Shaft, Birmingham. A company car is provided with this role. Upon completion, you will have the opportunity to progress onto other exciting projects across our regional buildings portfolio.

What you'll be doing



  • Implement Business Unit Zero Harm strategy through visible leadership to drive
    the delivery of the Zero Harm Action Plan.

  • Provide project teams with expert HS&W technical advice, guidance and
    support.

  • Collaboratively engage with both internal & external customers and the supply
    chain to promote zero harm delivery.

  • In conjunction with operational management complete a local and bespoke risk-
    based Service Level Agreement with each project which is kept under quarterly review to provide assurance that the project is compliant with HS&W requirements.

  • Undertake regular site inspections as per project risk matrix and produce formal
    reports using the Project Portal to record HS&W inspections.

  • Undertake regular checks on Health and Safety Risk Management highlighting
    risks and opportunities.

  • Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events
    in accordance with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and company requirements.

  • Support work winning teams with quality HS&W responses for bids, proposals
    and PQQs for future projects.


Who we're looking for


  • Candidates with Mechanical and Electrical experience

  • Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification).
    May consider candidates with a certificate/qualification currently working
    towards one of these qualifications with relevant on-site experience and to have
    or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH.

  • Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework.

  • Ability to influence and promote a positive HS&E culture by engaging and
    conversing at all levels.

  • Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets.

  • Competence in incident investigation.

  • Ability to prepare formal written reports on HS&W topics.

  • Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects (or experience
    from an equivalent sector)

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

Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.


Diversity and inclusion


At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion


To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/


We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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