Balfour Beatty VINCI
Health And Safety Engagement Specialist
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Health and Safety Engagement Specialist – HS2 Construction Partner
Location: Fort Dunlop, Birmingham (central regional hub for IPT Area North)
HS2, Britain’s high-speed railway, is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI—HS2’s Midlands construction partner—is delivering 90km of critical railway infrastructure from Long Itchington (Warwickshire) to Handsacre (Staffordshire), including bridges, tunnels, and viaducts. Join a global team of nearly 9,000 colleagues across 80 nationalities, working collaboratively to deliver this transformative project. Whether on-site or office-based, every role plays a vital part in shaping Britain’s future transport network.
We’re now looking for a Health and Safety Engagement Specialist to ensure proactive safety culture, engage with stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Promote and reinforce safety culture
- Encourage observation reporting and proactive safety interventions to safeguard workforce and public safety.
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Engagement & Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with the H&S Engagement Manager to gather feedback from:
- Supply chain partners
- Labour Desk teams
- HS2 Client on BBV’s safety performance and initiatives.
- Work closely with the H&S Engagement Manager to gather feedback from:
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Gather & analyse data for improvement
- Support delivery and analysis of climate surveys to pinpoint opportunities for safety engagement enhancements.
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Training & Behavioural Safeguarding
- Contribute to behavioural safety programmes, engagement initiatives, and Safety Segments within the Project Induction process.
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- Policy & Compliance Review
- Audit Risk Assessments, Method Statements, policies, and procedures to ensure:
- Clarity
- Consistency
- Alignment with BBV standards
- Audit Risk Assessments, Method Statements, policies, and procedures to ensure:
Essential Requirements
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Experience & Certification
- Minimum 3 years’ recent experience in health and safety, behavioural safety, or engagement-focused roles.
- Hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Construction Certificate (or equivalent professional qualification in HS&E).
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Soft Skills & Professionalism
- Proactive, polished personality with strong interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to excellence and measurable outcomes.
- Exceptional communicator—able to deliver presentations, craft clear written reports, and engage diverse teams.
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Technical & Analytical Proficiency
- Proficiency in:
- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Data tools (Power BI or similar) for collection, interpretation, and reporting of health and safety metrics.
- Familiarity with data-driven decision-making (trends, performance indicators).
- Proficiency in:
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Personality Adaptability
- Highly independent with initiative, but equally assiduous as a team player.
- Collaborates effectively and drives continuous improvement in safety protocols.
Why Join Balfour Beatty VINCI?
Work-Life Support
- Flexible working arrangements (aligned to project operational needs).
- Disability-confident employer—actively encourages applications from candidates of all abilities.
Compensation & Wellbeing
- Free parking/bike storage + eligible travel allowance.
- Family-friendly policies (childcare support, flexible arrangements).
- Strong pension and healthcare benefits.
- Annual flu vaccinations + dedicated wellbeing support.
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About BS Disability Confident
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. As part of this commitment:
- We give constructive interviews to candidates qualifying under the Access to Work scheme.
- We actively seek applications from people living with impairment, illness, or disability.
Key Workflow Overview
| Primary Focus Areas | Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Engagement & Training | Strengthened awareness of safety protocols across all levels. |
| Data Collection & Analysis | Actionable insights to reduce incidents and improve compliance. |
| Risk Assessment Review | Minimised errors and aligned HS2 vendor safety standards. |
| Stakeholder Feedback Loop | Proactive support for BBV’s supply chain and project teams. |
Applicants must demonstrate their entitlement to work in the UK. Commencing pay range starts from £47,800–£52,800. Salary available after eligible benefits including employer pension contributions.
Join a forward-thinking leader in sustainable transport. Your role will help deliver Britain’s next-generation railway—a landmark project shaping the landscapes of HS2’s route.
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