Health And Safety Engagement specialist

Overview

HS2, Britain’s new high-speed railway is at peak construction. Balfour Beatty VINCI is HS2’s construction partner in the Midlands, responsible for delivering 90km of the route, from Long Itchington in Warwickshire to the centre of Birmingham and on to Handsacre in Staffordshire.

Now is a great time to join us and be part of a diverse team of nearly 9,000 people from over 80 nationalities working together to deliver major assets including bridges, tunnels and viaducts. Whether onsite or officed based all colleagues have a key part to play in delivering this critical transport infrastructure project.

Current Opportunity: Health and Safety Engagement Specialist

Location: Fort Dunlop – this location sits on the eastern edge of Birmingham, adjacent to the M6 motorway, providing excellent transport links into the city and across the region. Fort Dunlop serves as a key hub within IPT Area North, supporting operations that span multiple sublots and regional activities. Its strategic position makes it an important point for coordination and access, with proximity to major infrastructure routes ensuring connectivity to both the Central Region and wider project areas.

• Promote and encourage observation reporting and proactive safety interventions to protect the workforce and the public.
• Support the H&S Engagement Manager by communicating with and gathering feedback from the supply chain, Labour Desk, and HS2 client on BBV safety performance and initiatives.
• Assist in delivering and analysing climate surveys to identify opportunities for improved safety performance and engagement.
• Contribute to the development and delivery of behavioural, engagement, training programmes, and Safety Segments within the Project Induction process.
• Review Risk Assessments, Method Statements, policies, and procedures to ensure clarity, consistency, and alignment with BBV standards.

• Minimum of three years’ recent experience in a health, safety, behavioural safety, or engagement-focused role, supported by a NEBOSH General or Construction Certificate (or equivalent).
• Proactive, professional approach with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills, including confident verbal delivery, clear written communication, and effective presentation to diverse audiences.
• Strong IT and analytical capability, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI (or similar), with experience collecting, interpreting, and reporting health and safety data and trends.
• Able to work independently with initiative, while also being a proven team player who collaborates effectively and contributes to continuous improvement.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered.

• Flexible working options
• Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)
• Family-friendly policies
• Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

Balfour Beatty VINCI is a joint venture with over 30 years of experience delivering iconic infrastructure, including the Channel Tunnel, Crossrail, and upgrading some of the UK’s busiest motorways. On HS2, we’re building everything from viaducts and tunnels to bridges and embankments across the West Midlands.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming people from all backgrounds, abilities and neurodiversities. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities.

We’re open to discussing flexible working arrangements to suit your needs, aligned with project requirements.