Project Health and Safety Lead

BAM Nuttall•England, AR

15d

About The Position

The Ferrovial BAM Joint Venture is recruiting a Project Health and Safety Lead for the HS2 Track infrastructure project. The role begins during the initial design phase, concurrent with completion of the main works, and will support mobilisation and delivery through a collaborative Rail Systems Alliance structure. Candidates may initially be based in the HS2 London or Birmingham office. After 12 to 18 months, the role will be based at the project site closest to the employee’s home location and will involve visits to appropriate project sites. Flexible working arrangements may be considered after an initial team integration period, subject to project needs and BAM’s Flexible Working Policy. The postholder will lead strategic health and safety planning, compliance, assurance, cultural change and performance improvement across the project. They will provide leadership, guidance and training to employees and subcontractors; lead audits, reviews and incident investigations; monitor and report performance; and oversee development of the HSQE team. The role liaises directly with the Project Director and carries ownership for ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 accreditations, while supporting maintenance of external accreditations.

Requirements

Successful experience as a Project Health and Safety Lead in a construction environment.
Occupational health and safety qualification, such as a NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, or a related discipline or appropriate proven knowledge and experience.
Successful experience as a Project Health and Safety Lead on a large project delivery valued at £300m or more.
Ability to communicate at all levels within the project organisation.
Ability to deliver health and safety training.
Ability to act as a team leader.
Thorough knowledge of OHSAS 45001 standards.
Chartered membership of IOSH.
Ability to lead accident investigations and implement best practice as a result.
Business acumen and a full understanding of the commercial impact of decisions.
Relevant knowledge and experience of operational activities in a civil engineering environment.
Experience and detailed technical knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulations and guidance.
Experience leading health and safety in the construction industry, including delivering effective change management initiatives and developing and implementing health and safety strategies.
Ability to lead, develop and mentor the health and safety team and operational managers.
Ability to involve others in decisions and empower people to act while making expectations clear.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a joint venture or alliance environment (beneficial but not essential).
Experience of rail-related activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and agree strategic health and safety plans and related activities to promote industry-leading performance.
Oversee ongoing compliance and performance, establish frameworks, and drive engagement with fellow directors.
Coordinate and lead the development of health and safety policy, standards and procedures across the business.
Drive health and safety audit and assurance activities to meet legal and insurance requirements.
Drive safety culture change, leadership initiatives and improvement across the project.
Provide leadership, support and guidance on health and safety matters, including training for employees and subcontractors.
Conduct project and business-sector HSE performance reviews, compliance evaluations, tours and audits with managing directors and directors.
Own responsibility for ISO 45001, 9001 and 14001 accreditations and support maintenance of external accreditations.
Monitor, collate and interpret performance data, close out inspection and accident investigation reports, and provide routine management reports.
Review and investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, identify lessons learned and share them effectively.
Manage recruitment and development of the HSQE team, including coaching and mentoring.
Liaise directly with the Project Director.