Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead

EKFB; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in civil engineering is seeking a Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead in Aylesbury to manage safety across major construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in Occupational Safety and Health, experience in construction, and strong leadership skills. Join EKFB for a rewarding role in shaping a safe work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge in SH&W in Construction.
• Demonstrable experience in managing SH&W for major construction projects.
• Must hold a full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing in the Delivery Area.
• Engage with delivery teams to implement SH&W Strategy.
• Drive a positive SH&W culture onsite.

Skills

Communication

Priority Management

Safety and Health Knowledge

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

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EKFB

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Aylesbury, United Kingdom

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

We're looking for a Senior Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead to join our North Chilterns to Aylesbury Area of works (NC2A). This role will be leading the safety team in this section of work. This role is based from our Aylesbury site compound on the A41. Due to the location of the role, we ask that you hold a full driving license.

The Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead will manage all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area. This position will engage with Delivery Team to deliver the EKFB SH&W Strategy and associated programmes at sectional level and ascertain key construction milestones and feed back to central SHW function.

This role will a link between the Delivery Team and the central SH&W function via the Routewide SH&W Manager and ensure the appropriate completion of Hazard Profiles for designated Delivery Area and implement proportionate local assurance measures in line with EKFB requirements. The position will identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement from key performance data and through regular engagement with local Delivery team.

The Safety, Health and Wellbeing Lead will drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with “Making the Right Choice” and wellbeing initiatives. This position will share and promote best practice and investigation findings arising from the Delivery Area and manage and monitor consistency of compliance with EKFB SH&W BMS requirements across the Delivery Area.

This role will engage with Delivery Area Team where there is potential for improvements and / or efficiencies to be made to the EKFB BMS and communicate the benefits of relevant content. The role will also assure accurate and timely reporting of all necessary SH&W criteria (including events) for the Delivery Area and perform audits and surveillance activities across EKFB.

About You

• Holding or working towards degree [or similar] level qualification in occupational safety and health
• Holding or working towards being a Chartered professional
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Strong communication and engagement skills
• Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W in Construction / Civil Engineering
• Demonstrable experience of managing SH&W for subcontracted and self-delivered works
• Experience on major construction projects is essential
• Must hold a full driving license

About Us

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.