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AECOM is a premier, fully integrated professional and technical services firm positioned to design, build, finance and operate infrastructure assets around the world for public- and private-sector clients. With nearly 100,000 employees — including architects, engineers, designers, planners, scientists and management and construction services professionals — serving clients in over 150 countries around the world, AECOM is ranked as the #1 engineering design firm by revenue in Engineering News-Record magazine’s annual industry rankings, and has been recognized by Fortune magazine as a World’s Most Admired Company. The firm is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, oil and gas, water, high-rise buildings and government. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering customized and creative solutions that meet the needs of clients’ projects. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM companies, including URS Corporation and Hunt Construction Group, have annual revenue of approximately $19 billion. More information on AECOM and its services can be found at www.aecom.com.

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Job Description

Job Title: Health, Safety & Security Manager

Job Summary

The Health, Safety & Environment Manager (HSSM) is part of the Programme Management group which is the senior leadership team of the Programme Management Consultant.

The HSSM will develop and supervise a team of HSS discipline staff (environmental manager, project-specific safety managers and on-site safety inspectors.)

The HSSM is responsible for programme-wide implementation of the OHSAS/ISO certified integrated management systems of AECOM SA.

The HSSM will report to the Project Director.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Develop, review, implement and undertake an audit, inspection & training regime, to assess and ensure the effectiveness of the Main Contractors Health, Safety & Security Plans and their associated processes.
  • Drive an overall strategy that assists, establishes and ensures the implementation of Health, Safety & Security Practices for the corporate/project activities, which comply with international standards, national, regional and local laws, company systems and the client’s requirements.
  • Developing and implementing Health, Safety and Environmental Management Systems compliant with AECOM SA OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certified systems.
  • Developing and implementing management strategies, systems, procedures and guidelines for internal and external clients.
  • Ensuring that HSS staff provide professional reports to senior management throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Confirming HSS staff review project agreements/contracts/sub contracts and understand the HSS requirements.
  • Confirming that appropriate internal and external HSS processes and procedures are in place, that they are effective and that AECOM standards are being followed.
  • Managing the HSS staff including the planning, hiring, developing, mentoring, leading and retention of staff.
  • Overseeing contract level HSS systems implementation throughout the tender, execution and closeout stages of contracts.
  • Leading the assessment and reporting for near-misses and incidents.
  • Oversight of HSS reporting by sub-contractors / sub-consultants to achieve timely reporting at the appropriate level of detail.

Minimum Requirements

Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in HSS discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in a leadership position overseeing HSS and other personnel on major projects or programmes.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience on major infrastructure programme during construction phase.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in the employ of an engineering consulting firm.

Specific Skills required:

  • Defining and coordinating the health, safety and security requirements across multiple contractors.
  • Providing safety advice, direction and information to Clients, Designers & Project Management.

Personality Attributes:

  • Team leader / decision maker – ability to identify skill gaps in team members and implement appropriate development.
  • Focused on programme delivery – attention to detail and quality with a capacity to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Empathy towards staff and colleagues – collaborative management style.

Additional Comments:

  • Eligibility to work in Ghana (due to nationality or work permit) is an advantage.
  • Experience working in HSS within AECOM EMEA+I is an advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Minimum BTech in a related field, e.g. engineering, public health, health science, occupational safety, occupational health science).
  • IRCA: Lead Auditor OHSAS 18001.
  • Member of professional organisation in HSS.

What We Offer

AECOM is a place where you can put your innovative thinking and business skills into high gear and work alongside other highly intelligent and motivated people. It’s a place where you can apply your skills to some of the world’s most challenging, interesting, and meaningful projects worldwide. It’s a place that values the diversity of our areas of practice and our people. It’s what makes AECOM a great place to work and grow. AECOM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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