RME-WHS Project manager, High Risk Operations Team

Amazon; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive RME-WHS Project Manager to enhance safety operations within high-risk environments. This role involves collaborating with various teams to develop and implement safety programs, conduct incident investigations, and promote a culture of safety across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management and safety engineering, with advanced skills in data analysis tools like Excel and SQL. Join this innovative team to make a significant impact on workplace safety and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in program or project management with a focus on safety.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with RME and WHS stakeholders for safety improvements.
• Implement risk reduction measures and track completion.

Skills

Project Management

Advanced Excel

SQL

Safety Management

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety or Engineering

Master's degree

Tools

Gensuite

Job description

RME-WHS Project Manager, High Risk Operations Team

Job ID: 2966843 | Amazon Business EU Sarl, UK Branch

The Regional Workplace Health & Safety (WHS) Manager, EU RME, provides support and partnership to one or more of the Europe Reliability & Maintenance Engineering pillars, including areas such as Europe Customer Fulfilment (EUCF), Amazon Logistics (EUAMZL), Amazon Transportation Services (EUATS), and Global Specialty Fulfilment & Retail (EUGSF). This role involves supporting RME pillars in execution and engaging with technical Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) across WHS, RME, and other functions to improve network WHS standards and procedures. The individual supports program execution and collaborates with the WHS RME Regional Manager to develop WHS programs, procedures, training, and capital projects.

Key job responsibilities

1. Develop strong relationships with RME and WHS stakeholders for supported pillars.
2. Establish incident investigation, escalation, and reporting structures for timely root cause analysis.
3. Assess risks in maintenance operations, implement reduction measures, communicate policies, and track completion.
4. Review KPIs and incidents to determine the need for WHS Alerts or RME Safety Network Actions and facilitate content development.
5. Partner with High Risk Operations, OEMs, Ops Engineering, and other teams on equipment-related incidents and design improvements.
6. Support RME leadership in technician engagement, safety issue escalation, stop work authority, and peer review safety programs.

A day in the life

We focus on identifying and mitigating high-risk safety hazards to ensure safe maintenance operations. Our work involves incident analysis, KPI review, root cause investigations, training, policy development, and promoting safe behaviors to strengthen Amazon’s safety culture. Our goal is proactive, comprehensive risk reduction that evolves continuously.

About the team

The RME WHS team is part of High-Risk Operations, dedicated to managing the highest safety risks associated with machinery, equipment, and contractors. We take an end-to-end approach, pursuing all risk reduction opportunities aligned with the risk control hierarchy. We influence safety behaviors through analysis, engagement initiatives, and lessons learned, supporting RME teams with policies, standards, and continuous improvement programs to maintain world-class safety standards.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in program or project management
• Advanced knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) and SQL
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent as per the European Qualifications Framework (EQF)
• Degree in safety, industrial or quality engineering, safety/health sciences, RME, or Business Administration
• Experience in Safety, RME, Engineering, Quality, or Operations
• Experience overseeing programs like Fall Hazard Control, Electrical Safe Work, LOTO, Conveyors, Confined Spaces, Hot Work, Fire Protection, PIT and aerial lifts, Cranes, Rigging

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree
• Certifications such as ASP, CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, or CHMM
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and ISO 45000
• Experience deploying automated reporting systems (e.g., Gensuite)
• Six Sigma Belt or Green Belt certification
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Experience in technical writing, standards, or programs
• Ability to adapt in fast-paced, changing environments

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