Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Balfour Beatty; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor, where you will play a crucial role in promoting a positive safety culture across various rail sites in London. This position involves supporting the Zero Harm Action Plan, conducting safety inspections, and engaging with teams to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will have the opportunity to influence safety practices, deliver training, and contribute to the development of best practices in a dynamic environment. If you are passionate about safety and looking to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave policies

Pension schemes

Share plans

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Experience in construction and civils projects is essential.
• Commitment to continuous learning and applying expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Zero Harm Action Plan and HS&W Strategy.
• Conduct scheduled support visits to operational projects.

Skills

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Qualifications (NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ, NVQ Level 6)

Incident and Accident Investigation

Understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework

Ability to Influence Safety Culture

Report Preparation on HS&W Topics

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Graduate Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH)

Tools

Project Portal

Job description

About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Traction Systems Rail team in London. The role will be based in Canary Wharf and will cover various rail sites primarily in London.

The HSW Advisor will support and promote the delivery of the Zero Harm Action Plan and work with the HSW Manager to ensure project compliance with the UK Business Management System (BMS) HSW requirements.

What you'll be doing

1. Understand and support the delivery of Balfour Beatty Rail HS&W Strategy and BBUK 8-Point Plan.
2. Contribute to implementing, delivering, and reviewing the BU Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan (BTGP).
3. Support the delivery of HS&W Key Performance Indicators at the project level.
4. Assist work-winning teams as required.
5. Provide expertise in investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, in line with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and BMS Requirements.
6. Conduct scheduled support visits to operational projects to provide support and advice to local teams and operatives.
7. Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record HS&W inspections and review project performance against UK HSES Regulatory Framework & BMS requirements.
8. Regularly check Environmental Risk Management practices, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and managed.
9. Promote Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control.
10. Deliver ongoing HS&W training to meet project and business needs.
11. Support project-specific Supply Chain Engagement Strategies.
12. Undertake HS&W Champion roles as directed and provide feedback to the wider team.
13. Allocate time for HS&W innovation and best practice research.
14. Assist in developing and reviewing Safe System of Work (SSOW).
15. Help develop HS&W Case Studies from signature projects.

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

• Health, Safety and Wellbeing Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent, either attained or in progress.
• Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.
• Experience in incident and accident investigation.
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework and UK BMS.
• Ability to prepare formal reports and publications on HS&W topics.
• Commitment to continuous learning and applying expertise to add value.
• Broad experience in construction and civils projects.
• Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence.
• Ability to engage effectively at all levels.

Desirable qualities/experience include:

• Additional skills and qualifications in technical areas.
• Graduate Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH) or working towards it.
• Recognised Internal Auditor qualification.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities.
• Environmental and Sustainability qualifications.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economic growth and community development.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Balfour Beatty is at the heart of the UK's rail networks, providing comprehensive rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets, including electrification, track, power, civils, and railway systems.

Diversity and inclusion

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and actively support Black Inclusion initiatives. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.

If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please contact us at: [e-mail]