Operational Safety Advisor

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Operational Safety Advisor (OSA) to join our Justice Complex Facilities Business Unit in the North East/Yorkshire and Humberside area, covering an area of 19 prison facilities sites within the regional patch. This is a remote role that will require regular travel around these areas.

Driving Licence and Security Clearance will be required.

The OSA plays an important part in enabling our operational team to deliver their services in a continually improving, safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable manner.

The standard hours of work are 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday

Join our vibrant, inclusive community and play an important part in Amey enabling our operational team to deliver their services in a continually improving, safe, healthy and environmentally sustainable manner.

What you will do:

• Conducting site audits, ensuring working practices are safe and comply with CDM 2015.
• Ensuring Amey CDM processes and procedures are implemented.
• Communicating effectively with the Project Managers and Site Managers providing technical advice and support.
• Mentoring and developing the team to enhance understanding and buy-in to health, safety & the environment.
• Identifying good practice or gaps in performance
• Analysing management information as to the team’s health and safety record to enable improve performance and identify and share good practice.
• Assisting the managers in the investigations of incidents and participate in investigations, identifying their root causes and actions to prevent recurrence.
• Site Inspections and Audits with the Site teams.
• Supporting continuous improvement and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Working with the PMs / Supply chain to review / determine suitable levels of Site Supervision and check implementation.
• Working with our Clients Safety advisors / Sub-Contractors assessors / HSE to carry out site Inspections and audits
• Support PD/PC reviews / site visits.
• Helping review and consider / develop managing risks, hazardous activities being reactive on issues if needs be, as well as RAMs etc.

What you will bring:

• Experience of implementing Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015
• Experience of Project Management & construction activity.
• Entry-level health & safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH certificate)
• Able to undertake audits to current versions of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• A working knowledge of accident reporting and ability to conduct incident and accident investigations using the recognised methodology and provide advice on preventive actions to address root cause.
• Membership of a professional institution (IOSH, IEMA, CQI or similar) – or working toward membership
• A full and current driving licence
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

About Amey

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

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

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

Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***

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