About The Role
Balfour Beatty are looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor to join our Regional Buildings Team for the Queen Elizabeth Hospital project in Birmingham.
What you’ll be doing
* Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
* Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the BU / DU Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action plan at business and/or project level.
* Support the delivery of the HSW Key Performance Indicators at project and business level.
* Support work winning teams with quality & innovative HSW responses for bids, proposals and PQQs.
* Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near‑miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and company requirements.
* In conjunction with operational management complete a local and bespoke risk‑based Service Level Agreement with each project which is kept under quarterly review.
* Undertake regular site inspections as per project risk matrix.
* Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HSW inspections which review project performance against the UK HSW Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System requirements.
* Undertake regular checks on Health and Safety Risk Management ensuring that appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented.
Who we’re looking for
Essential Qualities/Experience
* Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification). May consider candidates with a certificate/qualification currently working towards one of these qualifications with relevant on‑site experience.
* To have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH.
* Ability to influence and promote a positive HS&W culture.
* Competence in incident investigation.
* Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & experience in HS&W Business Management Systems.
* Ability to prepare formal written reports on HSW topics.
* Ability to undertake project planning and project management.
* Demonstrates commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty.
* Broad experience of complex construction and civils project.
* Ability to engage and converse at all levels.
Why work for us
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.
Benefits
* 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…
About Us
Operating across England and Wales, our buildings teams create places where people live, are cared for, work, learn, meet and have fun, with a focus on the aviation, health, defence, education and development sectors.
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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion activities, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion.
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