Overview
Amey Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Health & Safety Specialist to join our Highways team in Northern Ireland to provide support, advice, and information necessary for the operations team to deliver their services in a continually improving, safe and environmentally friendly manner. As a Senior HSQE Specialist within our Consulting Highways division, you will drive the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards across a range of projects.
Responsibilities
* Be seen to add value to the operations, practice and delivery management teams by delivering a proactive risk and solution-based approach based on engagement.
* Expand knowledge and competence of other areas of health, safety, environment and assurance to become a multi-skilled member of the HSEQ family.
* Write clear, concise and readily understood reports, procedures and guidance documents, ensuring Group minimum standards and wider BU governance standards are met.
* Uphold Amey’s core value of “safety first, always” by complying with and promoting robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health, applying the Zero Code framework in activities for or on behalf of Amey.
* Apply technical and specialist knowledge to deliver and manage a risk-based audit & inspection regime as agreed with the sector BP to identify strengths and weaknesses.
* Apply advanced technical or specialist knowledge to advise, observe, inspect and audit.
* Support management teams to ensure projects comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and Amey Consulting's Integrated Management System (IMS).
* Analyse information and data to identify trends and causes and propose solutions.
Qualifications
* Nebosh Diploma or equivalent Level 6/7 qualification.
* Chartered membership (or equivalent/working towards Chartership) of a professional safety institution (IOSH, IRSM).
* Investigation qualification or ability to obtain.
* Relevant Environmental and QA qualification (desirable).
* CPD record with a relevant professional body.
* A full current UK driving licence.
* Right to work legally within the UK and Ireland (NI & ROI).
Skills
* A working knowledge and competence of at least one other area in addition to their HS speciality (E/Q).
* Computer literate with knowledge of SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, and MS applications.
* Understanding of Integrated Management Systems, their maintenance and continual improvement.
* Ability to apply management systems expertise to new regions and legal frameworks.
* Interpersonal skills to build cooperation with employees, management and stakeholders to promote good working practices and continuous improvement.
Experience
* Specialist technical knowledge in a professional services/Construction management/design or Highways local authority sector with extensive experience in Health & Safety organisation and risk management, and development and implementation of management systems.
* Understanding of Environment & Sustainability and Quality & Assurance management systems and their integration with H&S systems.
* Excellent knowledge of H&S legislation impacting the markets the business operates within (especially CDM safe by design).
What we can offer you
At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. When you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through life’s ups and downs. It’s why Investors in People place us among the top 1% of employers.
Career Development – Our progression framework identifies your career pathway with mentoring and support to hit milestones. We support professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those attaining professional qualifications.
Work-life Balance – Hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns with a network of offices across the UK; we’re open to discussing options that suit you.
Wellbeing – Health cash plan, GP access, wellbeing ambassadors and related programmes.
EDI – We celebrate our people through affinity networks (Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability, Parents & Carers).
Social Value – 2 Community Involvement Days per year to volunteer and support fundraising initiatives.
Pension – Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.
Flexible benefits – Choose from options including extra annual leave, cycle-to-work, charity giving and gym membership.
Save with Amey – Online voucher portal with discounts from leading retailers.
Application Guidance
Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss access needs or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Consulting
Industries: Civil Engineering
Application note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Amey.
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