Health & Safety Advisor (2 Year FTC)

Health & Safety Advisor (2 Year FTC)

Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom - Full Time, On-site

VSL, a Bouygues Construction subsidiary, operates worldwide. The company focuses on research and development in patented construction technologies such as prestressing, shrouds, reinforced walls, and heavy lifting. VSL is committed to diversity and is open to all talents.

The Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer (EWOAP) is a landmark infrastructure project located near Coleshill, Birmingham. It involves the construction of a 51.5m high Möbius strip structure from precast segments, supported on piled foundations and complex temporary works systems. The project combines complex structural engineering, heavy lifting operations, temporary works, and high risk construction activities, making it one of the UK's most unique construction programmes.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Health & Safety Advisor to support the delivery of health, safety, and wellbeing across the EWOAP project. Reporting to the Project Health & Safety Manager and working closely with site management teams, you will help promote a positive safety culture, provide practical safety guidance, and support compliance with CDM 2015, UK legislation, and company HSE standards. This is a site based role within a technically complex and high risk construction environment, requiring a visible presence and strong engagement with the workforce and subcontractors.

Responsibilities Health & Safety Support & Compliance

• Support the implementation and continual improvement of the Construction Phase HSE Plan and company Safety Management System.
• Provide practical health and safety advice to site teams, supervisors, and subcontractors.
• Assist with ensuring safe systems of work are effectively implemented across all project activities.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and provide feedback to operational teams.
• Monitor compliance with project procedures, legal requirements, and company standards.

Site Inspections & Monitoring

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and behavioural safety observations.
• Identify hazards and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance relating to work at height, lifting operations, excavations, temporary works, plant and equipment, and other high risk activities.
• Maintain accurate inspection records and follow up on outstanding actions.
• Support the monitoring of subcontractor health and safety performance.

Risk Management

• Promote the project's Life Saving Rules, 5 Lines of Defence, and STOP Work Authority principles.
• Assist with identifying and assessing project risks and implementing appropriate control measures.
• Support site teams in maintaining effective risk management processes.
• Encourage workforce involvement in hazard identification and reporting.

Incident Management

• Support the investigation of accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
• Assist in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support compliance with RIDDOR reporting requirements where applicable.

Training & Workforce Engagement

• Deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote positive safety behaviours and workforce engagement initiatives.
• Support the development of health and safety awareness across project teams.
• Build strong working relationships with employees, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Emergency Preparedness

• Assist in maintaining site emergency arrangements and response procedures.
• Participate in emergency drills and exercises.
• Support project audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

Candidate Profile Education & Experience

• NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum requirement).
• Membership of IOSH (or working towards).
• Relevant construction related health and safety qualifications.
• CSCS card.
• Experience within construction, civil engineering, infrastructure, or structural projects.
• Experience supporting health and safety activities on active construction sites.
• Good understanding of CDM 2015 and UK health and safety legislation.
• Experience working around high risk activities such as lifting operations, temporary works, excavations, work at height, or heavy plant.
• Desirable: Experience conducting inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident engaging with operatives, supervisors, and management teams.
• Proactive and solutions focused approach.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Ability to influence positive behaviours and promote a strong safety culture.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK right to work.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Work With Us

• Exciting and Challenging Projects: Contribute directly to the UK's clean energy future on a nationally significant programme.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development and progression within the construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A comprehensive package, including pension and additional perks.
• Dynamic Team Environment: Be part of a skilled, diverse and collaborative team committed to excellence.

Interested? Apply now and let's build the great structures of tomorrow together!

VSL/Bouygues Construction is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse working environment where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. A copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy is available upon request.