Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager

EKFB is a joint venture comprising Eiffage, Kier, Ferrovial Construction, and BAM Nuttall, bringing together leading international expertise in railway network design, construction, operation, financing, and maintenance.

EKFB is seeking to recruit a Senior Safety, Health and Wellbeing Manager to join our team in the Chipping Warden Area. This role will lead and manage all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area. You will engage with the Delivery Team to deliver the EKFB SH&W Strategy and associated programmes at sectional level, and ascertain key construction milestones to feed back to the central SHW function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a link between the Delivery Team and the central SH&W function via the Routewide SH&W Manager.
• Ensure the appropriate completion of Hazard Profiles for the designated Delivery Area and implement proportionate local assurance measures in line with EKFB requirements.
• Identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement from key performance data and through regular engagement with the local Delivery team.
• Drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with “Making the Right Choice” and wellbeing initiatives.
• Share and promote best practice and investigation findings arising from the Delivery Area.
• Manage and monitor consistency of compliance with EKFB SH&W BMS requirements across the Delivery Area.
• Engage with the Delivery Area Team where there are potential improvements or efficiencies to be made to the EKFB BMS and communicate relevant benefits.
• Assure accurate and timely reporting of all necessary SH&W criteria (including events) for the Delivery Area.
• Perform audits and surveillance activities across EKFB.

About You:

• 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 license and have access to a vehicle.
• Must hold a valid CSCS Card (Black, White, White/Yellow).

About Us:

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.

We are proud to have been appointed by HS2 to deliver civil engineering works across an 80km section of the new high-speed rail link. Our scope includes viaducts, tunnels, road diversions, overbridges, and significant excavation.

We offer a collaborative, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking culture with competitive salary and benefits. EKFB has an industry-leading track record of delivering major infrastructure projects.

We are committed to inclusiveness and equality of opportunity, welcoming applications from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can be themselves.

Pre-employment checks, including BPSS security clearance, will be required.