Balfour Beatty are looking for a Health, Safety & Environment (HS&E) Advisor, based in Cambridgeshire, to join our Regional Civils health and safety team in the Central and South East (C&SE) Delivery Unit.
The HS&E Advisor will provide risk-based assurance that our projects are compliant with all UK HSE legislation and company HS&E requirements, providing expert technical HS&E advice, guidance, and support as required by the role.
The role will involve regular travel throughout the region but mainly projects which are located on the Eastern side of the regional footprint however occasionally there may be requirement to work outside that area as and when required in the performance of designated HS&E duties.
Provide risk-based assurance that projects are compliant with HS&E requirements of UK regulatory framework and the BB UK Business Management System (BMS).
Provide projects with expert HS&E technical advice, guidance and support.
Engage and develop relationships with design & engineering teams to eliminate and reduce HS&E risk through effective design considerations.
Embed a culture where construction health risks are treated with equal consideration as safety risks - “Treating Health like Safety”.
Undertake regular checks on Environmental Risk Management ensuring that appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented accordingly.
Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HS&E inspections which review project conformance against the UK HSES Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements.
The following qualities/experience are essential:
Relevant Health, Safety and Environment Qualifications H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification).
Ability to influence and promote a positive HS&E culture.
Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System.
Previous experience in civils and build construction projects.
Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work within budgets.
Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence.
The following qualities/experience are desirable:
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.