Construction & Operations H&S Specialist

Job Description

Construction & Operations H&S Specialist At Beca, we're committed to keeping everybody healthy and safe, and protecting the environment, in all we do. Our ability to step up as an industry leader in all facets of our business has ensured the company's success. Connected, Mindful, Healthy & Safe is a way of life at Beca, and the health and wellbeing of our employees, and protection of the environment is an essential part of the way we do business. The opportunity In support of the Australian growth strategy, and while continuing to meet internal corporate HSE requirements, a new Brisbane based role of AU Construction & Operations H&S Specialist has been created. This is a key position in our HSE strategy where you will provide high level advice to all business groups on managing H&S risks, liabilities and governance activities on client capital works/construction projects, and operational activities. The role aims to strengthen and amplify our trusted adviser status for clients. It will involve providing expert guidance during bids and project delivery to define “boundaries” and avoid inadvertently assuming control of H&S duties under legislation, particularly relating to Principal Contractor responsibilities. You will also provide general support to the QLD office including incident investigation and return-to-work requirements and ensure H&S activities are implemented in accordance with Beca’s requirements. This role is seen as critical to ensuring H&S compliance and excellence while aligning with Beca’s Australian growth strategy. About you For this position you will have a Tertiary qualification in H&S and membership/registration of relevant professional body. Your career so far will mean that you are seen as a respected specialist in the field of construction/operational H&S. You will also have: Sound knowledge of H&S legislation and market factors that may impact on the successful execution of capital works/construction projects. Incident investigation including ICAM or similar. Experience of construction/operational H&S auditing. Understanding and experience of contractor management requirements. Broad understanding of Beca’s key markets in Australia, including Defence, Water, Power, Industrial light and heavy manufacturing. Understanding of injury management and workers compensation. What We Offer: A career with Beca will provide you with: Flexibility & Wellbeing : We recognise that achieving a work-life balance is unique to everyone. Enjoy flexible working options to manage your personal and family priorities, along with dedicated leave for wellbeing and community engagement. Belonging & Ownership : Join a diverse and inclusive team where collaboration and creativity thrive, and you can bring your whole self to work. You may also have the chance to take advantage of our unique shareholder opportunities, sharing in our collective success. Parental Leave: Take time for what matters most with up to 14 weeks of fully paid parental leave, inclusive of all genders. Career Growth & Development: Your growth is our priority! Benefit from continuous learning and professional development through our company training programmes and support for professional accreditation, including pathways to Chartership with Engineers Australia. Work alongside industry leaders and gain hands-on experience to unlock your career potential. Beca prides itself on supporting a diverse and inclusive culture – open to inputs from creative people of all genders, ethnicity, identity, thought and experiences. Who is Beca? Beca is one of the Asia-Pacific region's largest employee-owned professional services consultancies. Our team of over 4000 professionals is diverse enough to bring a wide range of perspectives and expertise to every client and challenge, creating resourceful, smart solutions from our collective experience and insights. ‘Creative people together transforming our world’ is our vision. It reflects our culture, our aspirations and our purpose – to make everyday better. Our four values – partnership, tenacity, enjoyment and care – sit at the heart of everything we do, reflecting how we work every day with each other and our clients. At Beca we make everyday better for our clients, our people and our community and your involvement makes it possible. Our size and agility mean you’re not just on the fringes; you’re making a visible difference, partnering to develop and deliver solutions from the ground up. As a people-focused business, we understand that work-life balance means a lot of different things to different people and that it’s not always easy juggling work with everything else life throws at us. This is why we are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for all opportunities in the Beca team. Ready to make the move? / Apply now If you want to make every day better, apply online today! If you have any questions, you can find out more about our people and projects by visiting #J-18808-Ljbffr