Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager - Leatherhead

Balfour Beatty; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to maintaining vital infrastructure as a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a team, champion health and safety standards, and engage with diverse stakeholders across the M25 network. You will be responsible for developing and implementing safety processes, conducting audits, and delivering training to ensure a safe working environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm values your contributions and offers a supportive workplace with flexible working options and numerous benefits. Make a difference in a role that impacts communities and supports economic growth.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Generous Leave

Pension Plan

Share Plans

Volunteering Leave

Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of HSW advisors is essential.
• Professional qualification in health and safety is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor HSW advisors for effective health and safety practices.
• Conduct inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Team Management

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Membership of IOSH

Tools

Digital Platforms

Job description

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About the role

Balfour Beatty is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join our Connect Plus Services (CPS) team. The role can be based at South Mimms, Dartford, or Leatherhead, with regular travel across the M25 network. A company car or allowance is provided.

CPS is a joint venture with Balfour Beatty, AtkinsRéalis, and Egis, responsible for operating and maintaining the M25, Europe's busiest motorway section. The role aims to develop, implement, and monitor processes to manage health, safety, and well-being risks, supporting our goal of being a safe and responsible organization for our people, supply chain partners, and communities.

What you'll be doing

This role involves:

1. Providing day-to-day management, guidance, support, and mentoring to HSW advisors.
2. Being a visible champion for HSW, engaging with operatives and managers.
3. Overseeing the implementation of organizational standards related to HSW and providing feedback to HSW managers.
4. Monitoring communication strategies to keep HSW on the operational agenda and reporting on their effectiveness.
5. Supporting delivery of HSW training based on project needs.
6. Conducting targeted inspections of HSW management systems and supply chain audits, tracking and supporting corrective actions.
7. Managing own schedule and stakeholder communications for inspections and HSW conversations.
8. Preparing and communicating reports and presentations on performance data and action plans.
9. Representing the HSW function during meetings and conferences.
10. Reviewing work activities against safety systems and providing documented advice.
11. Leading and supporting incident investigations, ensuring effective handling and closure of actions.

Who we're looking for

Essential:

• Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g., IOSH).
• Professional qualification in health and safety (minimum NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent).
• A current CSCS Card.
• Clean full driving license.
• Experience managing a team of HSW advisors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital platforms at an intermediate level.

Desirable:

• Site-based construction experience.
• Knowledge of highways construction or maintenance environments.
• Experience working in a joint venture context.

Why work for us

Our teams deliver ambitious projects that develop and maintain vital infrastructure, supporting the economy and communities.

Why join us?

We offer a rewarding environment with benefits such as flexible working, generous leave, pension, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.

About us

Connect Plus Services combines Balfour Beatty, Atkins, and Egis, managing the M25 network 24/7, handling routine maintenance and asset management across eight locations.

Diversity and inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion, striving to create an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion to learn more. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and are committed to Black inclusion initiatives. We are a Gold Award holder in the MoD Employer Recognition Scheme and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists. As a Disability Confident Employer, we aim to remove barriers for applicants with disabilities and offer interviews to those who meet minimum role requirements. More info at https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/. Feedback on our recruitment process is welcome at [e-mail].