H&S ADVISOR

About the role

Balfour Beatty have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Southern, Western, Eastern and Signalling (SWES) business team in the south east.

The role will be based primarily from Three Bridges / Redhill but will require travel in support of our SWES business.

Role Purpose:

The Health and Safety Advisor will provide support and advice to the operational teams on all aspects of health and safety to ensure the SWES business is compliant with legal and company requirements and driving a safety culture of continual improvement.

What you'll be doing

As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will have the following accountabilities:

• Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSES Strategy
• Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the SBU Zero Harm Action Plan at business level
• Support the delivery of the HSES Key Performance Indicators at project level
• Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and BMS Requirements
• Undertake programmed HS&E visits to provide support and advice to local project team and operatives
• Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned H&S inspections which review project performance against the UK HSES Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements
• Promote Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control
• Deliver on-going approved HSES Technical Training to meet business unit requirements
• Actively reserve proportionate time for HSES innovation & best practice research
• Support project teams with the development & review of SSOW
• Assist in the development of HSES Case Studies from signature projects
• Live the Balfour Beatty Values

Who we're looking for

You will have the following:

• Health, Safety Qualifications Attained, (or working towards) relevant NEBOSH Certificate, NCRQ, NVQ (Level 4 - 6 or comparable)
• Ability to influence and promote a positive HSES culture
• Competent in incident & accident investigation
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework
• Ability to prepare formal written reports on H&S topics
• Demonstrate commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty
• Broad experience of construction and civils projects
• Ability to engage and converse at all levels

The following qualities/experience are desirable:

• Experience of working in the rail industry
• Additional relevant skills and qualifications in any technical area
• To have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH)
• Recognised Internal Auditor qualification
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 Roles and Responsibilities

Why work for us

Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs 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 wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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

Balfour Beatty Group Enabling Functions are Legal, Finance, IT and Procurement, Communications, Health Safety and Environment, HR and Sustainability. Together, they support delivery of our Build to Last strategy whilst improving efficiencies and standardising our approach, systems and processes.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, visitwww.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusionWe are 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:[email protected]