Senior Health and Safety Advisor

Eiffage Kier Ferrovial BAM; Chipping Warden; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction joint venture in Chipping Warden is seeking a Senior Health and Safety Advisor. The role includes leading safety initiatives, conducting inspections, and fostering SH&W culture. Candidates must hold a NEBOSH Certificate and have strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary & benefits

Qualifications

• Holding a minimum NEBOSH Certificate in occupational safety and health.
• Must have a valid UK driver's licence and access to own vehicle.
• Must have a valid CSCS card.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area.
• Promote Corporate & Local SH&W Campaigns.
• Conduct Site Safety Inspections and seek trends within the inspections.
• Advise the SH&W Manager on inspection findings and trends.

Skills

Excellent communication and engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

Strong knowledge of SH&W practices

Experience in influencing SH&W culture

Education

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Tech IOSH status or higher

Job description

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.

EKFB is seeking to recruit a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in the Chipping Warden Area. You'll join an established team of safety professionals led by the sections SHW Manager. Supporting the project to safely delivery our section of works for HS2.

Responsibilities

• Drive all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area.
• Promote and assist with both Corporate & Local SH&W Campaigns.
• Foster relationships with onsite operational teams and supply chain to monitor and drive SH&W Performance.
• Undertake Site Safety Inspections for all activities and proactively seek trends or anomalies within the inspections.
• Work with operational site teams to monitor and advise close out of audit/inspection findings, investigations and any other actions relating to the Delivery Area.
• Advise the SH&W Manager of common trends, events or inspection findings for local site activities to inform local campaigns, initiatives and to improve SHW performance across the Delivery Area.
• Apply and communicate the benefits of relevant content of the Business Management System.
• Assure the BMS requirements for all onsite activities and local facilities are met and maintained.
• Carry out internal audits and surveillance activities for both construction and non-construction activities, as required.
• Drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with "Making the Right Choice" and wellbeing initiatives.
• Appear on the EKFB "on call" Rota and follow the necessary "on call" procedures, as required.
• Contribute to and support the central SH&W Function as required.

About Us

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. Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre‑employment checks: It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre‑employment checks. NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).

About You

• Holding, as a minimum, NEBOSH Certificate [or equivalent] qualification in occupational safety and health
• Holding Tech IOSH status or higher
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W on the ground
• Demonstrable experience of influencing SH&W culture and performance at operational level
• Must have a valid UK drivers licence and access to own vehicle
• Must have valid CSCS card