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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.
We are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Advisor to join our team in the Twyford to Greatworth section of works in the Brackley area in Northamptonshire. You'll join an established team of safety professionals led by the sections SHW Manager. Supporting the project to safely delivery our section of works for HS2. 
This role will require you to attend site compounds that are not accessible by public transport or on foot. We ask that you hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle in order to be considered for this position.
The primary focus of this role is to drive all aspects of Safety, Health & Wellbeing for the assigned Delivery Area. You'll also be promoting and assisting with both Corporate & Local SH&W Campaigns. We would expect you to foster relationships with onsite operational teams and supply chain to monitor and drive SH&W Performance.
It is essential that you undertake Site Safety Inspections for all activities and proactively seek trends or anomalies within the inspections. This role will require you to work with operational site teams to monitor and advise close out of audit/inspection findings, investigations and any other actions relating to the Delivery Area.
It is essential that you advise the SH&W Manager of common trends, events or inspection findings for local site activities to inform local campaigns, initiatives and to improve SHW performance across the Delivery Area.
We would need you to apply and communicate the benefits of relevant content of the Business Management System. Assure the BMS requirements for all onsite activities and local facilities are met and maintained. The role will require you to carry out internal audits and surveillance activities for both construction and non-construction activities, as required. You must drive a positive SH&W culture onsite and actively promote and engage with “Making the Right Choice” and wellbeing initiatives. This position will appear on the EKFB “on call” Rota and follow the necessary “on call” procedures, as required.

About The Candidate
Holding, as a minimum, NEBOSH Certificate [or equivalent] qualification in occupational safety and health
Holding TechIOSH status or higher
Strong knowledge and practical application of Safety, Health & Wellbeing on the ground
Demonstrable experience of influencing Safety, Health & Wellbeing culture and performance at operational level
You must hold a full driving license and have access to a vehicle

About The Company
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 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 the works includes 15 viaducts, 5km of green tunnels, 22km of road diversions, 67 overbridges 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. 
If you would like to be part of our collaborative, enthusiastic and forward-thinking culture, then please apply today. 
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.

Pre-employment checks: 

It’s worth remembering that we’ll undertake the relevant/standard employment checks if you’re successful in the selection process. This includes taking up your references, as well as checking your ID, driving licence (if appropriate) and your right to work in the UK. Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.

NB. BPSS security clearance will be required (to be undertaken as part of onboarding process)
 
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