Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Balfour; Hereford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Hereford is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor. This role involves supporting various projects and ensuring compliance with UK Health and Safety regulations. Applicants must possess a relevant H&S qualification and be UK Nationals eligible for security clearance. Benefits include flexible working, generous annual leave, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Smart working arrangements

25 days paid annual leave

Family friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Be a UK National with eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.
• Demonstrates commitment to continual learning in HS&W.
• Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
• Contribute to Zero Harm Action Plan implementation.
• Provide expert support for incident investigation.

Skills

Influence and promote a positive HS&W culture

Competence in incident investigation

Ability to prepare formal written reports

Ability to engage and converse at all levels

Education

Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree

Chartered Membership of IOSH

Job description

Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Regional Buildings team. This role will support a wide range of exciting projects, with the initial project location based in Hereford (*. Lodging available). On completion of the work in Hereford in summer 2026, the HSW Advisor will then cover other projects in the Birmingham area.

• All staff working on this site will need to complete high level security vetting. Due to the security clearance protocols on the project we can only accept applications from UK Nationals with eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.

What you’ll be doing

• Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
• Contribute to the implementation, delivery and review of the Zero Harm Action Plan and Sustainability Action plan at business and/or project level.
• Support the delivery of the HS&W Key Performance Indicators at project & business level.
• Support work winning teams with quality & innovative HSWS 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 regular site inspections as per project risk matrix.
• Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned HS&W inspections which review project performance against the UK HSWS Regulatory. Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements.
• Undertakes 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

The Following Qualities/experience Are Essential

• 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.
• Agree and complete high level security vetting for the initial project.
• Be a UK National with eligibility to obtain SC Clearance.
• 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 HS&W 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.
• Full UK driving licence.

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. 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: [e-mail]

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction

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