HSE Advisor

Job title: HSE Advisor

Location: Norwich, NR14

Contract length: 2 month initial contract - potential to be extended / discuss perm role

IR35 Status: Inside of scope

Balfour Beatty are looking to appoint an Health Safety and Environment Advisor to work on a Civils project extending a Substation / Offshore Windfarm in the Norwich area. This is an initial 2 month contract but may be extended further if required.

The successful HSE Advisor will be responsible to provide guidance support, advise compliance monitoring for health and safety, ensure compliance and integration of relevant business management systems. The HSE Advisor will also be required to complete observations, targeting inspections, supporting teams in preparing 5 point plans, delivering toolbox talks and carrying out action/incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• 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 HS&E 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 HS&E inspections which review project performance against the UK HS&E 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.

Key Skills / 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.

• Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects (or experience from an equivalent sector).

• Previous experience working on Substation or Windfarm projects would be ideal

• Previous experience on National Grid projects or National Grid Persons Training would be advantageous

• 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.

• Ability to engage and converse at all levels.