HSW Administrator

Balfour Beatty plc; Penrith; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave (pro rata)

Family friendly policies

Pension

Share incentive plan

Volunteering leave

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Balfour Beatty Highways is seeking a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Administrator for the A66 NTP Scheme, based in Penrith, Cumbria. The role supports the HSW team in safe delivery and wellbeing, with duties spanning data reporting, dashboard maintenance, and portal administration.

The successful candidate will have strong IT skills (Excel/PowerPoint), administrative experience, and a detail‑oriented, proactive approach. This position offers a supportive team environment on a major highway project.

Qualifications

• Analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Confidence with IT including Excel and PowerPoint as well as internal data management systems.
• Excellent communicator.
• Experience in providing administration support.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to prioritise workload and deadline oriented.
• Team player.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with the HSW Team to support the project team in the safe delivery of the scheme and the wellbeing of those working on the scheme.
• Monthly and weekly data reporting / presentation production and distribution.
• Maintenance of a Monthly Project Dashboard for sharing HSW Performance.
• Ownership of BB’s HSES Project Portal (HSW Performance that tracks observations, Inspections, working hours etc).
• Ownership of MSite/equivalent (portal used to manages individuals’ Competence, Time and Attendance on the project).
• Maintenance of project HSW Notice Boards, posters etc
• Maintenance of various electronic registers as required.
• Regular communication and promoting engagement with key stakeholders.
• Assist in the identification of project team HSW training needs and facilitating accordingly.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events.
• Assist with administration of HSW meetings.
• Assist the Project Leads as required with any administrative support.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

IT systems

Excellent communicator

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Time management

Team player

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About The Role

Our Balfour Beatty Highways business has a fantastic opportunity for a Health, Safety & Wellbeing Administrator to join our team on the Highways A66 NTP Scheme, this role will be based at Penrith, Cumbria

Balfour Beatty Highways maintain, manage, and operate major highway networks across the UK and support local authorities creating communities where people want to live work and play.

We provide high quality asset strategy, management, and planning consultancy services to a wide range of public and private sector customers. We provide specialist, reliable, sustainable, and creative advice for asset management planning and implementation in the UK. We put our customers first and prioritise completing schemes safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

What you'll be doing

• Working closely with the HSW Team to support the project team in the safe delivery of the scheme and the wellbeing of those working on the scheme.
• Monthly and weekly data reporting / presentation production and distribution.
• Maintenance of a Monthly Project Dashboard for sharing HSW Performance.
• Ownership of BB’s HSES Project Portal (HSW Performance that tracks observations, Inspections, working hours etc),
• Ownership of MSite/equivalent (portal used to manages individuals’ Competence, Time and Attendance on the project).
• Maintenance of project HSW Notice Boards, posters etc
• Maintenance of various electronic registers as required.
• Regular communication and promoting engagement with key stakeholders.
• Assist in the identification of project team HSW training needs and facilitating accordingly.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events.
• Assist with administration of HSW meetings.
• Assist the Project Leads as required with any administrative support.

Who we're looking for

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• Analytical skills with an attention to detail.
• Confidence with IT including Excel and PowerPoint as well as internal data management systems.
• Excellent communicator.
• Experience in providing administration support.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to prioritise workload and deadline oriented.
• Team player.

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?

Benefits

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:

• 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’s Highways business delivers major schemes including motorway upgrade programmes, complex national infrastructure projects and regional investment programme works for National Highways. We have a strong orderbook and a positive pipeline of opportunities, we put the road user, at the heart of everything we do. We work safely, reduce carbon emissions and added social value to the communities within which we work.

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

We 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: How to sign up to the Disability Confident employer scheme - 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: [e-mail]