Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

About The Role

EKFB is a joint venture that brings together international, market leading expertise from four leading civil engineering and construction companies:
Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction and BAM Nuttall. All four partners have specialist expertise in the design, construction, operation, financing and maintenance of railway networks, including the construction of one of Europe’s latest high speed rail projects.

EKFB is seeking to recruit a Senior Safety, Health and Wellbeing Manager to join our team in the Chipping Warden Area.

The Senior Safety, Health and Wellbeing Manager will lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area. This position will engage with the Delivery Team to deliver the EKFB SH&W Strategy and associated programmes at sectional level and ascertain key construction milestones and feed back to central SHW function.

This role will act as a link between the Delivery Team and the central SH&W function via the Routewide SH&W Manager and ensure the appropriate completion of Hazard Profiles for the designated Delivery Area and implement proportionate local assurance measures in line with EKFB requirements. The position will identify trends, anomalies and opportunities for improvement from key performance data and through regular engagement with the local Delivery team.

The Senior Safety, Health and Wellbeing Manager will drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with “Making the Right Choice” and wellbeing initiatives. This position will share and promote best practice and investigation findings arising from the Delivery Area and manage and monitor consistency of compliance with EKFB SH&W BMS requirements across the Delivery Area.

The role will engage with Delivery Area Team where there is potential for improvements and / or efficiencies to be made to the EKFB BMS and communicate the benefits of relevant content. The role will also ensure accurate and timely reporting of all necessary SH&W criteria (including events) for the Delivery Area and perform audits and surveillance activities across EKFB.

EKFB is proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high speed rail link between the Chiltern Tunnel and Long Itchington Wood. Our scope of works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 over bridges and around 30 million cubic metres of excavation. EKFB is committed to improving lives, communities and the engineering and construction industry by providing sustained employment opportunities and being a good neighbour, protecting the environment and the places we work.

In return, we’re offering a competitive salary & benefits.

EKFB brings together international, market leading technical expertise. We have an industry leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects, including Crossrail, the Millau Viaduct, Mersey Gateway and the Bretagne-Pays de la Loire High Speed Rail link.

We are committed to, and strongly believe in, inclusiveness and equality of opportunity. Everyone who works with EKFB has a contribution to make; this is why we welcome applications from different backgrounds, experiences and abilities. Our aim is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they are able to be themselves. Please contact us if there is any additional support you might require making an application.

Please note your CV may be shared with joint venture partners on this project.

• Holding or working towards a degree (or similar) level qualification in occupational safety and health
• Holding or working towards being a Chartered professional
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities

Strong communication and engagement skills

Strong knowledge and practical application of SH&W in Construction / Civil Engineering

Demonstrable experience of managing SH&W for subcontracted and self-delivered works

Experience on major construction projects is essential

Must hold a valid UK driver’s licence and have access to a vehicle

Must hold a valid CSCS Card (Black, White, White/Yellow)