About the role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Ground Engineering Team at the Sizewell C project on the Suffolk coast.

Be part of this 'once in a generation' project that will deliver clean energy to 6 million homes for the next 60 years. Sizewell C will see the creation of a 3.2 Gigawatt nuclear power station on the Suffolk coast to provide reliable load low-carbon electricity.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will support our project team to drive outstanding HS&W performance and contribute to our Zero Harm objectives. They will deliver expert HSW guidance and support, working closely with operational teams to develop bespoke risk‑based service agreements, undertake regular site inspections, and produce clear, accurate reports.

What you'll be doing

Fully understand and support delivery of UK HS&E Strategy.

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

Support the delivery of the HS&E Key Performance Indicators at project & 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

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.

IOSH membership.

Ability to influence and promote a positive HSW culture.

Competence in incident investigation.

Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework.

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 (or experience from
an equivalent sector).

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 Ground Engineering is one of the UK’s leading specialist geo-technical contractors, providing innovative piling and ground improvement solutions across all sectors.

Our comprehensive ground engineering capabilities, equipment and experience provide the solid foundations for infrastructure and buildings of any height, ranging from city skyscrapers to cross-country rail and road 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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