Apply Now About the role Balfour Beatty have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Safety Advisor to join our Southern, Western, Eastern and Signalling (SWES) business team in the south east. The role will be based primarily from Three Bridges / Redhill but will require travel in support of our SWES business. Role Purpose: The Health and Safety Advisor will provide support and advice to the operational teams on all aspects of health and safety to ensure the SWES business is compliant with legal and company requirements and driving a safety culture of continual improvement. What you'll be doing As a Health and Safety Advisor, you will have the following accountabilities: Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSES Strategy Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the SBU Zero Harm Action Plan at business level Support the delivery of the HSES Key Performance Indicators at project level Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events in accordance with Balfour Beatty Group Standards and BMS Requirements Undertake programmed HS&E visits to provide support and advice to local project team and operatives Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned H&S inspections which review project performance against the UK HSES Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements Promote Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control Deliver on-going approved HSES Technical Training to meet business unit requirements Actively reserve proportionate time for HSES innovation & best practice research Support project teams with the development & review of SSOW Assist in the development of HSES Case Studies from signature projects Live the Balfour Beatty Values Who we're looking for You will have the following: Health, Safety Qualifications Attained, (or working towards) relevant NEBOSH Certificate, NCRQ, NVQ (Level 4 - 6 or comparable) Ability to influence and promote a positive HSES culture Competent in incident & accident investigation Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework Ability to prepare formal written reports on H&S topics Demonstrate commitment to continual learning to refine, further develop and apply expertise to add distinctive value to customers and Balfour Beatty Broad experience of construction and civils projects Ability to engage and converse at all levels The following qualities/experience are desirable: Experience of working in the rail industry Additional relevant skills and qualifications in any technical area To have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH (CMIOSH) Recognised Internal Auditor qualification Good understanding of CDM 2015 Roles and Responsibilities Why work for us Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities. Why join us? As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key 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