Health and Safety Business Partner

AMEY; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amey is seeking a Permanent Health and Safety Lead in Scotland to join their leadership team. This key role focuses on promoting a safety-first culture, ensuring compliance with policies, and effectively managing health and safety responsibilities. With a strong commitment to career growth, Amey offers competitive salaries, flexible benefits, and a supportive environment for personal development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Car or Allowance

Career Growth Opportunities

Comprehensive Training

Generous Pension Scheme

At least 25 days of holiday

Customizable Benefits Package

Social Impact Opportunities

Access to Discounts from Retailers

Qualifications

• Proactive and can-do attitude aligned with organizational goals.
• Strong expertise in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ).
• Proficient in NEBOSH standards to enhance efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Shape strategic direction ensuring safety as a priority.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety policy across the business.
• Lead incident investigations and implement preventive actions.

Skills

Health and Safety expertise

NEBOSH knowledge

Leadership skills

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Health and Safety Lead supporting our Scotland and Northern Ireland Highways business on a hybrid basis.

Amey is a leading provider of engineering and infrastructure services with a well-established presence in both Scotland and Northern Ireland, particularly in the road and transport infrastructure sectors. In Scotland, Amey holds a prominent position in highway design and the supervision of road projects for Transport Scotland, managing a range of accounts and initiatives. In Northern Ireland, Amey on behalf of the Department for Infrastructure we oversee and deliver the full lifecycle of Design, Build, Finance, and Operations of the NI DBFO. Through our strong partnership working with key clients, we hope to benefit from strong, long-term contracts in both Scotland and Northern Ireland, reinforcing our commitment to sustained regional investment and service delivery.

This is a key leadership role which offers you, as a member of our dynamic Scotland and Northern Ireland Leadership Team, the unique opportunity to be at the forefront of ensuring Amey’s core value of ‘safety first, always’, by complying with and promoting our robust safety measures to minimise the risk of injury or ill health to you and those around you. This will be achieved by consistently applying and working within our Zero Code framework whilst undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey.

In this role, you will report to the Transport Infrastructure HSEQ Director and directly support our Scotland and Northern Ireland Business Director by leading on the development of a strong safety culture and ensuring the business effectively and systematically discharges its responsibilities in a compliant manner and specifically relating pertinent legislation and subscribed standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Play an active role in shaping strategic direction and fully support the delivery of agreed objectives, ensuring Health & Safety remains central to all activities.
• Build and maintain effective networks with Account Teams, Operational Safety Advisors, and other key stakeholders to promote collaborative working.
• Ensure the operational business consistently implements Amey’s mandated Health & Safety policy requirements.
• Keep up to date with changes in Health & Safety legislation and industry best practice through ongoing formal continuing professional development.
• Operate within the broader Amey Governance framework, ensuring alignment and consistency across the business unit.
• Provide direction and oversight to incident investigations, ensuring root cause analysis is conducted and effective preventative actions are implemented.

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs, we offer opportunities to build fulfilling careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised by Investors in People, we are committed to your professional growth and wellbeing. Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:

• Competitive Salary: Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
• Company Car: Select from an electric company vehicle or receive a generous car allowance, supporting our ambitious journey to carbon net zero!
• Career Growth: Propel your career with clear, dynamic advancement opportunities.
• Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded, tailored to your growth.
• Personal Development Opportunities: Advance your personal growth through mentorship and access to our award-winning programs like our Leadership Development, Women@Amey, and Multicultural Leadership programs.
• Pension: Benefit from a generous pension scheme with company contributions for your future peace of mind.
• Holidays: Enjoy at least 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further 5 days! Giving you plenty of time to relax and recharge.
• Flexible Benefits: Customise your benefits package with options like additional leave, cycle-to-work schemes, charitable giving, and gym memberships.
• Exclusive Discounts: Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Social Impact: Take part in our community initiatives with 2x paid volunteering days a year, plus other opportunities to support fundraising and local projects.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bring a proactive, can-do attitude that aligns with our organisational goals and values.
• Use your expertise in Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) to drive meaningful outcomes.
• Apply your strong NEBOSH knowledge to improve efficiency and foster innovation in your role.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact on our business and contribute to a shared, sustainable future, we invite you to join us in advancing our strategy and driving positive change.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we value a culture ff diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact, no matter their background, gender, race, or personal circumstances. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to shine.

As a Disability Confident leader, we’re proud to offer applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

If you have any questions or need any adjustments during the recruitment process, don’t hesitate to reach out to Susan Rutherford, our recruiter for this role, at [e-mail].

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