Senior Health Safety Environment Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland seeks a Senior Health & Safety Specialist to improve Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental standards. Responsibilities include delivering proactive risk solutions and advising project teams. Required qualifications include a NEBOSH Diploma and chartered membership in a safety institution. The role offers career development, flexible working options, and a generous benefits package.

Benefits

Flexible work patterns

Generous pension scheme

Minimum 24 days holiday

Qualifications

• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6/7 qualification.
• Chartered membership or working towards Chartership.
• Internal/Lead Auditor (ISO 45001).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a proactive risk and solution-based approach.
• Uphold Amey’s core value of safety first.
• Advise project teams on HSEQ matters.

Skills

Working knowledge of HSQE

Computer literate

Interpersonal skills

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Chartered membership of a professional safety institution

Tools

SharePoint

Power BI

Job description

Overview

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 services in a continually improving, safe and environmentally friendly manner. At Amey we put safety first always. 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. This will be achieved by consistently applying and working within the Zero Code framework while undertaking activities for or on behalf of Amey.
• Apply technical and specialist knowledge to deliver and manage a risk-based audit and inspection regime as agreed with the sector BP as necessary to identify areas of strength and weakness.
• 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).
• Advise project teams on HSEQ matters.
• 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.
• Internal/Lead Auditor (ISO 45001).
• 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.
• Good 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 and foster cooperation with employees, management, and other key stakeholders to continually build and encourage good working practices, support, challenge and improvement.

Experience

• Specialist technical knowledge in a professional services/construction management/design or Highways local authority sector, backed by extensive experience of implementation in Health & Safety organisation and risk management arrangements and development and implementation of relevant 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 in which the business operates (especially CDM safe by design).

What we can offer you

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

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

Work-life Balance – We offer hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. With a network of offices across the UK, we’re open to discussing working options that suit you.

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

EDI – We celebrate our people and provide affinity networks for support, community learning and idea sharing.

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

Pension – Generous pension scheme with employer contributions.

Holidays – Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays.

Choices – Flexible benefits scheme including buying additional annual leave, cycle2work, charity giving and gym membership.

Save with Amey – Online voucher portal with discounts from leading retailers.

Your Career at Amey

At Amey, we value collective expertise and the spark one person can bring. You’ll be supported, recognised for hard work, and encouraged to fulfil your own ambitions as well as the shared goals.

Application Guidance

Amey is committed to diversity and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background. We are also committed to offering applicants with access needs an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. Please contact our recruitment team at 10 people services at amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs or adjustments during the recruitment process.