HSW Manager for Highways – Safety & Wellbeing Lead

Balfour Beatty plc; Leatherhead; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Smart working with flexible schedules

Company car

25 days annual leave

Pension and benefits

Job summary

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join the Highways Connect Plus Services team. The role covers multiple M25 site offices with travel across the network; a company car is provided.

You will develop, implement and monitor health, safety and wellbeing processes, support the organisation’s safety ambition, and mentor HSW advisers across depots and sites. A strong leadership and field-ready compliance mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Membership of IOSH or equivalent professional body.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) is required.
• CSCS Card is required.
• Valid full-driving licence is required.
• Experience leading a team of HSW advisers.
• Ability to use MS Office and data platforms at an intermediate level.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management and mentorship to HSW advisers.
• Champion HSW across the project and engage with operatives and managers.
• Oversee local implementation of organisational HSW standards.
• Monitor communications to keep HSW on the delivery agenda and report outcomes.
• Support delivery of HSW training based on project needs.
• Undertake targeted inspections and supply chain audits; track actions.
• Plan and conduct inspections and HSW conversations with site teams.
• Prepare reports and presentations on inspection findings and actions.
• Represent Health, Safety & Well-being in calls and meetings.
• Review activities against safety systems and provide advisory actions.
• Lead and support incident investigations with corrective actions.

Skills

IOSH membership

Site-based construction experience

Highways construction / maintenance

CSCS Card

Driving license

People management

MS Office / digital platforms

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent

Job description

Balfour Beatty plc is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager to join the Highways Connect Plus Services team. The role covers multiple M25 site offices with travel across the network; a company car is provided.

You will develop, implement and monitor health, safety and wellbeing processes, support the organisation’s safety ambition, and mentor HSW advisers across depots and sites. A strong leadership and field-ready compliance mindset is essential.