Maintenance jobs in United Kingdom

EKFB is a joint venture bringing together international, market-leading expertise from four civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. The partners specialise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including high-speed rail projects. EKFB is seeking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in the Chipping Warden Area. You will join an established team of safety professionals led by the SHW Manager, supporting the project to safely deliver our section of works for HS2.

The primary focus of this role is to:

• Drive all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area.
• Promote and assist with both Corporate & Local SH&W Campaigns.
• Foster relationships with onsite operational teams and supply chain to monitor and drive SH&W Performance.
• Undertake Site Safety Inspections for all activities and proactively seek trends or anomalies within the inspections.
• Work with operational site teams to monitor and advise close out of audit/inspection findings, investigations and any other actions relating to the Delivery Area.
• Advise the SH&W Manager of common trends, events or inspection findings for local site activities to inform local campaigns, initiatives and to improve SHW performance across the Delivery Area.
• Apply and communicate the benefits of relevant content of the Business Management System.
• Assure the BMS requirements for all onsite activities and local facilities are met and maintained.
• Carry out internal audits and surveillance activities for both construction and non-construction activities, as required.
• Drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with “Making the Right Choice” and wellbeing initiatives.
• Appear on the EKFB “on call” rota and follow the necessary “on call” procedures, as required.
• Contribute to and support the central SH&W Function as required.

EKFB is a joint venture bringing together international, market-leading expertise from four civil engineering and construction companies: Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high-speed rail projects. EKFB is proud to be appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, please apply today.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits. EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise with an industry-leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

Pre-employment checks: It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks. NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process).

• Holding, as a minimum, NEBOSH Certificate (or equivalent) qualification in occupational safety and health
• Holding Tech IOSH status or higher
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Excellent communication and engagement skills
• Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W on the ground
• Demonstrable experience of influencing SH&W culture and performance at operational level
• Must have a valid UK driver’s licence and access to own vehicle
• Must have valid CSCS card