Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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
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:
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
About the role
Balfour Beatty is seeking a motivated Health, Safety, and Wellbeing Advisor to join our Power Transmission and Distribution Team in Ipswich.
Working on the Bramford to Twinstead Reinforcement (BTNO) Project you will be responsible for driving Health, safety and wellbeing performance, ensuring efficient and effective advice to the project to achieve Zero Harm objectives
Project information: Balfour Beatty will be responsible for the replacement of the existing high voltage electricity network between Bramford Substation in Suffolk and Twinstead Tee in Essex, with a new 400 kilovolt overhead line spanning 18 kilometers. In addition, the company will also deliver 11 kilometres of underground cable through the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Stour Valley
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
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.
* 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
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.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s 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…
About us
Balfour Beatty’s Power Transmission & Distribution teams work with regional, national and international electricity network owners and operators to provide technical engineering solutions across the full spectrum of the electricity grid, including overhead lines, cabling, substations and distribution networks.
From scoping and feasibility, to design, construction and on-going maintenance, our in-house experts, flexible resources and industry-leading innovations support customers in the development of some of the UK’s most ambitious power transmission and distribution projects.
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
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:
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: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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