About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for an experienced Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) professional with major project experience and a proven track record in a management role to join our Power Transmission & Distribution team as an HSW Manager, supporting our portfolio of substation projects across the North East and East of England.

The role will cover substation projects ranging from Peterhead in Scotland through to the North East of England and down to Peterborough. The location of the successful candidate can be flexible; however, regular travel and overnight stays will be required with this role.

Working with the Head of HS&W and wider HSW team, the role will provide risk‑based assurance of compliance, deliver expert H&S advice, and work collaboratively with key stakeholders to embed a strong health and safety culture through visible leadership aligned to the Zero Harm vision.

What you'll be doing

Fully understand and support delivery of Power T&D HS&W Strategy

Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the project Zero Harm Action Plan at business and/or project level

Support the delivery of the H&S Key Performance Indicators at project & business level

Support work winning teams with quality & innovative H&S 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 BMS 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 programmed support visits to operational project/s as per schedule 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 H&S Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements.

Undertakes regular checks on Environmental Risk Management ensuring that appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented.

Support project/s to develop and deliver the Sustainability Plan (Involved Plan)

Support and enable Design and Engineering Teams (External & Internal) to recognise risks and opportunities to implement the Principles of Prevention and HSW By Design through all Phases of the Gated Lifecycle

Promotes Principles of Prevention and Hierarchy of Control throughout all stages of the Gated Lifecycle

Deliver on-going approved H&S Technical Training to meet project/s and business unit requirements.

Actively supports the Project/s Specific Supply Chain Engagement Strategies

Lead or be an active member of local and national H&S projects working at all times to scope of project and terms of reference.

Actively reserve proportionate time for H&S innovation & best practice research

Support project teams with the development & review of SSOW

Assist in the development of H&S Case Studies from signature projects

Who we're looking for

The following qualities/experience are essential:

Health, Safety and Environment Qualifications – Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification)

Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects

Demonstratable track record of delivering in a management role

To have or working towards Chartered Membership of IOSH

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture.

Competence in incident & accident investigation

Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System

Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HSW topics

Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets

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 projects

Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence

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.

Why join us?

As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s 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…

About us

Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.

From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.

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. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion

To help and support us with our desired commitment to create an inclusive culture we are members of WISE, enei, Business Disability Forum and the Association for Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers (AFBE). In 2020, we signed the Audeliss and Involve Open Letter to demonstrate our commitment to taking key long term and sustainable actions on Black Inclusion. Balfour Beatty is also 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. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/

We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com

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