HS&E Advisors

Balfour Beatty PLC

HS&E Advisors

Salary Not Specified

Balfour Beatty PLC, Bridgwater, Somerset

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 1 week ago, 17 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3d63230911d54ae29f6cfbbe9d04421f

Full Job Description

Balfour Beatty are looking for 2 HSE Advisor's to join our Major Projects Team on the Hinkley Point C project.

The HS&E Advisors will provide risk-based assurance that our projects are compliant with all HSES requirements and provide expert HSES technical advice, guidance, and support.

What you'll be doing

  • Provide risk based assurance that projects are compliant with HSES requirements of UK regulatory framework and the UK Business Management System (BMS).

  • Collaboratively engage with both internal & external Customers as well as the Supply Chain.

  • Provide projects with expert HSES technical advice, guidance and support.

  • Support work winning teams with quality HSES responses for bids, proposals and PQQs.

  • Engage and develop relationships with design & engineering teams to eliminate and reduce risk through HSES By Design.

  • Embed a culture where health is treated like safety.

  • Challenge the norm by innovating and improving the way we work, whilst keeping pace with industry change and promote successes.

  • Embed HSES Strategy through visible felt leadership in line with Zero Harm Vision.

  • Provide expert support to investigate accidents, incidents and near miss events.

  • Undertakes regular checks on Environmental Risk Management ensuring that appropriate risks and opportunities have been identified and are being implemented.

  • Produce formal reports using the Project Portal to record planned & unplanned

  • HSES inspections which review project performance against the UK HSES

  • Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System (BMS) requirements.

    The following qualities/experience are essential:

  • Health, Safety and Environment Qualifications Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification).

  • To have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH.

  • Ability to influence and promote a positive HSES culture.

  • Competence in incident & accident investigation.

  • Strong understanding of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework & UK Business Management System.

  • Ability to prepare formal written reports and publications on HSES topics.

  • Ability to undertake project planning, project management and work to budgets.

  • Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects.

  • Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) competence.

  • Ability to engage and converse at all levels.


  • The following qualities/experience are desirable:
  • Additional relevant skills and qualifications in any technical area.

  • Internal Auditor qualification (ISO 18001, ISO 9001 and or 14001).

  • Good understanding of CDM 2015 Roles and Responsibilities.

  • Environmental and Sustainability Qualification.

    Balfour Beattys Major Projects business is delivering some of the UKs most complex and iconic infrastructure projects including HS2, the new high-speed railway and the first nuclear power station in a generation, Hinkley Point C. Using the latest technology, were driving productivity and creating a lasting legacy by delivering sustainable solutions that strengthen communities.


  • From consultancy and design, to all aspects of construction and maintenance. We have the proven expertise to deliver large-scale projects safely and successfully., 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

    As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats 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