Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor

Balfour; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor for its Peterhead project. This role involves ensuring safety standards, implementing HSW strategies, and requires a related qualification and the ability to influence a positive culture. Benefits include flexible working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days paid annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Pension and share incentive plan

Qualifications

• Candidates with a relevant certificate/qualification and on-site experience will be considered.
• Must be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH.
• Broad experience in complex construction and civils projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of UK HSW Strategy.
• Contribute to Zero Harm Action Plan implementation.
• Investigate accidents and incidents in accordance with company standards.

Skills

Influence positive HS&E culture

Competence in incident investigation

Understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework

Ability to prepare formal reports

Project planning and management

Education

Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree

Job description

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About The Role

Balfour Beatty are looking for a Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW) Advisor to join our Regional Scotland team at the Netherton Hub project in Peterhead.

This major infrastructure scheme includes HVDC and HVAC works, such as converter stations, a switching station, substations (400kV and 132kV), a new depot, and associated civil engineering works—earthworks, drainage, landscaping, access roads, and utilities.

The Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advisor will play a key role in ensuring the safe delivery of the project. They will provide efficient and effective advice, provide support and help to achieve our Zero Harm goals and uphold the highest safety standards for both Balfour Beatty and our client.

What you'll be doing

• Fully understand and support delivery of UK HSW 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 HSW 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

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&E culture.
• Competence in incident investigation.
• Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework.
• Ability to prepare formal written reports on HS&E 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.

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

From Dunfermline’s tramways in 1909 to highland hospitals today, Balfour Beatty has been trusted for over a century to deliver the complex and critical infrastructure and iconic buildings Scotland relies on.

We have the people, knowledge and experience to safely deliver projects right first time, maximising value for money and ensuring a positive social impact and inclusive economic growth for local communities.

Our award‑winning sustainable projects, including active travel, Passivhaus and retrofit, demonstrate our commitment to supporting Scotland’s transition towards net zero in the built environment.

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.

Balfour Beatty is a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.

We are a Disability Confident Employer 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