Health And Safety Advisor

Balfour Beatty VINCI; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Free parking

Travel allowance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Balfour Beatty VINCI is seeking a Health and Safety Advisor based in Birmingham as part of the HS2 project. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, provide guidance to colleagues, and conduct site inspections.

Your experience in major construction projects and knowledge of UK legislation will be crucial to maintain safety standards across the site. The role offers flexible working options and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Construction Health and Safety, ideally including major construction projects.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations.
• Excellent advice and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sublot H&S Manager.
• Provide health and safety advice to onsite colleagues.
• Conduct site inspections and safety briefings.
• Review safe systems of work like Risk Assessments.

Skills

Health and Safety management

Risk Assessments

Communication skills

Understanding of UK legislation

Job description

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or office based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Health and Safety Advisor

Location

Based in Birmingham - the Central Region runs from the east of Birmingham into the city centre, comprising Sublot Delta, 1B, 4 and 5S. More than 50% of the structures within IPT Area North are located in the Central Region. This region, which covers a complex urban environment, also includes the 3.5 mile twin bore Bromford Tunnel. It also includes Interchange Station, as well as crossing three major highways (A45, M6 and M42).

Responsibilities

• Support the Sublot H&S Manager.
• Provide advice and support on all health and safety related issues to colleagues on site.
• Advise on project compliance with the BBV health and safety management system and relevant UK legislation such as CDM, Work at Height etc.
• Attend site daily to positively engage with colleagues and supply chain regarding health and safety matters.
• Complete documented site inspections and joint inspections with suppliers.
• Support project and construction colleagues to deliver safety briefings and safety presentations.
• Review of safe systems of work such as Risk Assessments and Method Statements where a formal health and safety review is required.
• Provide support and advice to accident and incident investigations and ensure that the HS2 reporting database is updated.
• Undertake health and safety evaluations of supplier bids alongside procurement team colleagues.
• Produce safety communications such as Lessons Learned after incidents have occurred and other briefings and toolbox talks.
• Work closely with colleagues in teams such as Traffic Management and Community Engagement to find resolution to any issues arising.
• Provide advice and support to Sublot Facilities colleagues on health and safety issues connected to Facilities Management and building related issues including fire and security.
• Work closely with the H&S Admin team to provide required information.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

Requirements

Previous experience in Construction Health and Safety, ideally including major construction projects with similar themes to HS2.

Benefits

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

Flexible Working

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.