Health & Safety Business Partner - Rail

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in engineering and operations is seeking a Health & Safety Business Partner for the Rail sector in Manchester. The role involves acting as a subject matter expert, supporting compliance, and driving a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a solid understanding of health and safety legislation, and experience in strategic planning. Amey offers flexibility, career development, and a range of benefits, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance and professional growth.

Benefits

Health Cash Plan

Flexible Benefits Scheme

Pension Scheme

Community Involvement Days

Discounts from Retailers

Qualifications

• Expert in Health & Safety with knowledge of legislation.
• Experience in developing compliance and improvement plans.
• Ability to act as a business partner for Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Health & Safety SME for the Consulting Rail sector.
• Support operational Directors in Health & Safety strategy.
• Collaborate with partners to share best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Health & Safety Legislation

Education

Diploma in Health & Safety

Chartered Tech or Cert Member of IOSH

Job description

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Client:

Amey

Location:

manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Amey are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Working for us, you’ll be delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

The Opportunity

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Health & Safety business partner to join our team. The post holder will act as a health and safety Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Consulting Rail business sector, acting as the business conscience within the Governance framework of appointment. Assist the BU lead for HSEQ in the development and maintenance of the BU IMS. Play a key role in the implementation of HSEQ governance; provide ‘value-added’ support to operational directors so that they can effectively discharge their responsibilities specifically relating to Health & Safety and provide technical HSEQ specialist support to the HSEQ functional team.

What you will bring to us:

• An expert in Health & Safety and a good working knowledge of pertinent Health and Safety legislation.

• A working knowledge of BS EN ISO 45001 and HSG64, their implementation and ongoing maintenance.

• Good leadership and communication skills.

• Good understanding of core leadership and people management principles.

• Broad awareness of behavioural principles

• Ability to act as conscious of the business and deliver challenging messages.

• Understanding of Risk management principles

• Understanding of core environmental and quality management principles

Experience

• Provide proactive, active and reactive professional assistance as the ‘subject matter expert’ for Health & Safety in line with the requirements of Regulation 7 of the MHASAWR99.

• Help operational Directors to formulate effective compliance and improvement plans aligned to the corporate Health & Safety strategy and those of our customers.

• Act as a commercially aware, focused, business-minded partner for Health & Safety.

• Work collaboratively with Health and Safety Business Partners across organisations to ensure best practice Health & Safety solutions are shared throughout the business.

• Contribute to driving sustainable culture change through the short- and long-term planning of Health & Safety activity and resources.

• Experience in developing and implementing new working methods and initiatives that could improve Health and Safety across the business.

• Strong business acumen and previous experience of a diverse and complex operating business.

• Support the development of a portfolio wide assurance programme.

Qualifications

• ‘Chartered’ Tech or Cert Member of the Institution of Occupational Safety & Health (desirable)

• Diploma or higher-level qualification in health & safety (desirable)

• Current PTS qualification (or ability to obtain)

What we can offer you:

At Amey, we recognise that our biggest asset is our people. That’s why when you join us, we offer flexibility, career development, a choice of benefits and support that help you through all life’s ups and downs. It’s the reason why Investors in People put us among the top 1% of employers.

Our dedicated progression framework identifies your career pathway and progress within the organisation, and with dedicated mentoring and support on hand to ensure you hit your career milestones. We’re huge advocates for professional development and offer a recognition bonus for those achieving professional qualifications.

Work-life Balance –

Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. And with a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

Health cash plan, 24 GP, support and assistance programmes, wellbeing ambassadors and Wellbeing Wednesday, dental vouchers

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At Amey we celebrate our people and all that they are. This is reflected in our Affinity Group networks, providing a community of support and connection, a safe space to share experiences, learn from one another and generate ideas – Women @ Amey, NeuroDiversity, Armed Forces, Multicultural Network, Pride, Diversability and Parents & Carers.

Social Value –

You’ll get 2 Community Involvement Days each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice and further opportunities to support fundraising initiatives.

Plus a range of other great perks and benefits including:

• Pension – Generous Pension scheme which we will contribute to
• Choices - Our flexible benefits scheme is tailored by you, including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work scheme, charity giving and gym membership
• Save with Amey - Our online voucher portal gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in.

Your Career at Amey

At Amey, we value collective expertise, but also the spark one person can bring. As one of us, you can really be yourself, because your individuality is an asset.

You’ll be stretched, but always supported. Well recognise your hard work and look after your well-being too. You’ll be empowered to play your part and achieve, encouraged to fulfil your own ambition as well as the shared one.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to Inclusion and Diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their 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 [emailprotected] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional application support that may be required at any point during the recruitment process.