Senior Health and Safety Advisor

EKFB; Williamscot; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction joint venture in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior Health and Safety Advisor to enhance safety practices within their teams. The role will involve driving health and safety initiatives, conducting site inspections, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Candidates should hold a NEBOSH Certificate, have strong communication skills, and experience in SH&W practices. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum NEBOSH Certificate qualification in occupational safety and health.
• Tech IOSH status or higher required.
• Demonstrable experience of influencing SH&W culture and performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive safety, health & wellbeing for the assigned area.
• Conduct site safety inspections and identify trends.
• Advise on audit and inspection findings.

Skills

NEBOSH Certificate or equivalent

Tech IOSH status or higher

Communication and engagement skills

Knowledge of SH&W practices

Experience in influencing SH&W culture

Valid UK driver’s licence

Valid CSCS card

Ability to manage conflicting priorities

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 will work with an established team of safety professionals led by the section’s SHW Manager, supporting the project to safely deliver our portion of work 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 SH&W 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• 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 driver’s licence and access to own vehicle.
• Must have a valid CSCS card.

Pre‑employment Checks

We will undertake the relevant standard employment checks if you are successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, 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 the onboarding process).

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Application

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits. If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward‑thinking culture, please apply today.

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