Senior HSEQ Advisor

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior HSEQ Advisor to join our Consulting business a vibrant, inclusive community that celebrates our differences and makes a real impact across the UK.

The Role

At Amey we put safety first always. As a Senior HSQE Advisor at Amey Consulting to primarily support our water sector contracts, you will play a pivotal role in driving the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, Quality, and Environmental (HSQE) standards across a range of projects. You will provide expert advice and guidance on HSQE matters to project teams, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards notably BS EN ISO45001, BS EN 14001 and BS EN ISO 9001, while promoting a positive safety culture.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 your 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 governance standards are met.
• Apply technical and specialist knowledge to deliver and manage a risk-based audit & inspection regime as agreed with the sector Business Partner 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 that projects comply with relevant legislation, industry standards, and Amey Consulting's Integrated Management System (IMS). Advise project teams on HSEQ requirements.
• Analyse information and data to identify trends and causes and propose solutions.
• Support and advise the operations and management teams in identifying the causes of any weaknesses and put into place innovative solutions that will improve performance
• Highlight areas of strength and best practice and facilitate the writing of case studies so that other teams may adopt and benefit from them
• Identify, escalate and initiate (where approved) and facilitate projects to improve performance
• Lead a multi-disciplinary team to investigate complex incidents, identifying their root causes and actions to prevent recurrence
• Support bid and business development activities as required.
• Take ownership and personal responsibility for the resolution of HSEQ issues
• Keep abreast of legislation, developments and best practices within their areas of expertise, highlighting any implications for the business.
• Determine the H&S competencies needed by the operational team, whilst considering the wider Assurance and Environmental Management needs of the business

What you will bring to us:

• Nebosh Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered membership Ideally (or equivalent/working towards Chartership) of a professional safety institution (IOSH, IRSM)
• Investigation qualification or ability to obtain desirable.
• Quality qualification desirable
• Internal/Lead Auditor (ISO 45001)
• CPD record with a relevant professional body.
• Water, Electrical or other relevant industry experience

• Excellent knowledge of the H&S legislation which impacts on the markets the business operates within. (especially CDM safe by design)
• Has led H&S investigations at a senior level with demonstrable knowledge and competence.

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 benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

Some of our benefits include:

• Exceptional personal development, training and progression plans, designed to allow you to shine in your career, all in line with your personal ambition

• Competitive salary and compensation

• Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey

• 24 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

• Flexible benefits scheme, including the option to buy additional annual leave and insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership

• Our Save with Amey programme gives you access to thousands of discounts from leading retailers to help you save on shopping, days out, or nights in

• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant

• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
• Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities

Who we are

Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.

What we do

We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.