About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Traction Systems Rail team in London. The role will be based in Canary Wharf and will cover various rail sites primarily in London.
The HSW Advisor will support and promote the delivery of the Zero Harm Action Plan and work with the HSW Manager to ensure project compliance with the UK Business Management System (BMS) HSW requirements.
What you'll be doing
1. Understand and support the delivery of Balfour Beatty Rail HS&W Strategy and BBUK 8-Point Plan.
2. Contribute to implementing, delivering, and reviewing the BU Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action Plan (BTGP).
3. Support the delivery of HS&W Key Performance Indicators at the project level.
4. Assist work-winning teams as required.
5. Provide expertise in investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, in line with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and BMS Requirements.
6. Conduct scheduled support visits to operational projects to provide support and advice to local teams and operatives.
7. Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record HS&W inspections and review project performance against UK HSES Regulatory Framework & BMS requirements.
8. Regularly check Environmental Risk Management practices, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and managed.
9. Promote Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control.
10. Deliver ongoing HS&W training to meet project and business needs.
11. Support project-specific Supply Chain Engagement Strategies.
12. Undertake HS&W Champion roles as directed and provide feedback to the wider team.
13. Allocate time for HS&W innovation and best practice research.
14. Assist in developing and reviewing Safe System of Work (SSOW).
15. Help develop HS&W Case Studies from signature projects.
Who we're looking for
The following qualities/experience are essential:
* Health, Safety and Wellbeing Qualifications: NEBOSH Diploma, NCRQ, NVQ Level 6, or equivalent, either attained or in progress.
* Ability to influence and promote a positive safety culture.
* Experience in incident and accident investigation.
* Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework and UK BMS.
* Ability to prepare formal reports and publications on HS&W topics.
* Commitment to continuous learning and applying expertise to add value.
* Broad experience in construction and civils projects.
* Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence.
* Ability to engage effectively at all levels.
Desirable qualities/experience include:
* Additional skills and qualifications in technical areas.
* Graduate Membership of IOSH (GradIOSH) or working towards it.
* Recognised Internal Auditor qualification.
* Good understanding of CDM 2015 roles and responsibilities.
* Environmental and Sustainability qualifications.
Why work for us
Our teams deliver some of the UK's most ambitious projects, developing and maintaining vital infrastructure that supports economic growth and community development.
Why join us?
We offer a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements, generous leave policies, pension schemes, share plans, volunteering leave, recognition schemes, and more.
About us
Balfour Beatty is at the heart of the UK's rail networks, providing comprehensive rail infrastructure services across the lifecycle of rail assets, including electrification, track, power, civils, and railway systems.
Diversity and inclusion
We believe diversity and inclusion are key to our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum, and AFBE, and actively support Black Inclusion initiatives. We are also a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans, and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are dedicated to supporting applicants with disabilities and long-term health conditions. For more information, visit https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/.
If you have feedback on our recruitment process, please contact us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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