Job Description

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:

Senior Health & Safety Advisor

Location:

The North Region comprises Sublots 7 and 8 from Curdworth to Handsacre and runs for approximately 30km. It stretches through a mainly rural landscape between Lichfield, Tamworth and down towards Coleshill.

Role Responsibilities:

Support and deputise for the Sublot H&S Manager as required, working independently and efficiently on time-critical activities. Promote and support BBV and HS2 behavioural and cultural change programmes in line with the Golden Behaviours and Golden Rules. Provide competent health and safety advice and support to site colleagues, ensuring compliance with the BBV H&S management system and relevant UK legislation, including CDM. Carry out documented site inspections and joint inspections with suppliers, BBV, and subcontractor teams to monitor and improve safety standards. Support the delivery and development of safety briefings and site-specific health and safety communications.

Essential Experience:

Relevant H&S Diploma, NVQ or Degree (or equivalent level 6 qualification). May consider candidates with a NEBOSH certificate currently working towards one of these qualifications with relevant on site experience and to have or be working toward Chartered Membership of IOSH. Strong understanding and experience of UK Health and Safety Regulatory Framework. Ability to influence and promote a positive H&S culture by engaging and conversing at all levels. Competence in incident investigation. Ability to prepare formal written reports on H&S topics. Broad experience of complex construction and civils projects.

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

Why Join Us:

Flexible working options


Free parking & travel allowance (where eligible)


Family-friendly policies


Excellent pension & healthcare


Wellbeing support & flu vaccinations

About Us

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Flexible Working

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



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Job Overview

Internal reference

EDY2055

Job status

Full time

Closing date

28/02/2026

Location

Birmingham

Hours per week

40