Construction Safety Manager, International Construction Safety

Amazon.com, Inc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon is seeking a WHS Construction Manager to lead health and safety across construction projects. You will ensure sites and vendors meet safety standards and local regulations, partnering with contractors and project teams to embed safe working from design through delivery.

You will conduct site inspections, review vendor safety documentation, and coach teams on safe practices. The role involves tracking safety performance and closing gaps, supporting the wider WHS team across projects.

Qualifications

• Experience applying WHS risk assessment and safety standards.
• Experience managing health and safety within construction environments.
• Practical understanding of safety regulations for construction and vendor/contractor safety management.
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent safety certification is preferred.
• Experience using data and metrics to identify gaps and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects and vendors comply with Amazon safety standards and local regulations.
• Conduct construction site safety inspections and review vendor safety documentation.
• Partner with project teams to embed safe working from design through delivery.
• Track safety performance and drive closure of identified gaps.
• Support the WHS team in maintaining construction safety standards across projects.

Skills

WHS risk assessment

English communication

Vendor/contractor safety management

Safety data & metrics

Lean/5S/Kaizen

Safety plan coaching

Data-driven safety improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Civil-Engineering or Occupational Safety

Tools

Digital safety management systems

Job description

At Amazon, safety is our top priority. We are looking for a WHS Construction Manager to drive health and safety across our construction projects. In this role you ensure our construction sites and vendors meet Amazon's safety standards and local regulations, partnering with contractors and project teams to embed safe working from design through delivery. You'll be the safety point of contact for construction activity in your area, keeping the people who build our sites safe.

• Ensure construction projects and vendors comply with Amazon safety standards and local construction regulations.
• Conduct construction site safety inspections and review vendor safety documentation.
• Partner with project teams and contractors to embed safe working from design through delivery.
• Track construction safety performance and drive closure of identified gaps.
• Support the wider WHS team in maintaining construction safety standards across projects.

A day in the life

You spend your time between construction sites and project teams, checking that contractors are working safely and in line with Amazon standards and local construction regulations. You carry out site inspections, review vendor safety documentation, and coach project and contractor teams on safe practices. You track safety performance across your projects, flag risks early, and work with vendors to close gaps. One day you're on a live construction site, the next you're reviewing safety plans for an upcoming build.

About the team

The Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) team plays a crucial role in keeping our people mentally and physically well at work. Our team works with managers, associates and local governments across our sites, ensuring compliance with Amazon's policies and legal regulations, and guaranteeing the safety of our work environments. The team offers a variety of opportunities, from Safety Technicians to Programme Managers. Regardless of your role, you'll contribute to the development and implementation of the safety strategy across the entire network.

Qualifications

• Experience in English-language communication skills, both written and verbal
• A Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level of qualification in-line with the European Qualifications Framework (EQF), in the Construction, Civil/Structural Engineering, Occupational Safety field.
• Practical understanding and application of WHS risk assessment and safety standards.
• Experience managing health and safety within construction environments.
• Working knowledge of construction safety regulations and vendor/contractor safety management.
• Preferred qualifications are not required to apply for a position at Amazon. If you have all the basic qualifications above, we'd love to hear from you.
• Experience with Lean, 5S or Kaizen methodologies and continuous improvement.
• Experience using data and metrics to identify gaps and drive improvements.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent safety certification).
• Experience with digital safety management systems.

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