Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Ferrovial is also leading the development of the New Terminal One at JFK International Airport. Ferrovial shares trade under the ticker symbol FER on two stock markets: Nasdaq in the U.S. (Nasdaq100 Index) and the Spanish Stock Exchanges (IBEX 35). Ferrovial is included in globally recognized sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
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Policies, Guidelines and Protocols: Supervise the development and enforcement of policies, guidelines, and protocols within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing department. Ensure all team members are aware of and adhere to established standards.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Strategy Formation & Implementation: Lead the development and implementation of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy, anticipating complex issues, challenges, and opportunities, and ensuring integration with wider functional strategy. Develop tactical plans for optimizing resources and assets being managed within the Health, Safety & Wellbeing area.
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Group Strategy Shaping: Participate in the development of Group strategy, applying functional Health, Safety & Wellbeing expertise to test the viability of the strategy and contributing creative ideas and insights to support the strategy formation process.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Advice: Support by delivering expert health, safety & wellbeing advice to project teams and other business leaders. Assist the development of health, safety & wellbeing strategies and ensure that advice is implemented effectively across the department.
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Health, Safety and Wellbeing Planning: Develop and implement the HSW annual plan in line with strategic goals. Oversee the execution of the plan and ensure it meets compliance standards. Coordinate with departments to integrate HSW initiatives. Adjust the plan as necessary to address emerging issues.
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Health and Safety Audit Compliance: Develop and implement HSW audit compliance programs and policies. Oversee risk assessments and facility inspections. Ensure all business activities adhere to HSW policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.
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Budgeting: Manage the budgeting process for the health, safety & wellbeing department, reviewing budget proposals, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. Provide recommendations for resource allocation to optimize outcomes.
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Insights and Reporting: Supervise the insights and reporting processes within the health, safety & wellbeing area. Ensure that accurate and relevant data is collected, analyzed, and presented to inform decision-making and improve health, safety & wellbeing strategies.
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Corporate Representation: Represent Ferrovial in a variety of industry, institutional, and professional forums, boards, and committees, to promote Ferrovial’s brand or efforts. Focus is on a specific smaller area of Ferrovial, such as an Affiliate.
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Stakeholder Engagement: Identify and manage stakeholders at managerial level, finding out their needs, issues or concerns and reacting to these by leading and coordinating the development of stakeholder engagement plans to support the communication of business information and decisions.
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Operational Compliance: Develop internal Health, Safety and Wellbeing plans and work collaboratively with other areas to improve internal relationships in the Affiliate and to build understanding of regulation and registration requirements. Lead implementation and maintain Environmental Management Systems.
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Capability Building: Use Ferrovial’s formal development framework to identify the team's individual development needs. Plan and implement actions, including continuing professional development specified by professional or regulatory institutions, to build their professional capabilities. Provide informal training or coaching to others throughout Ferrovial in own Health, Safety & Wellbeing area of expertise to enable others to improve performance and fulfill personal potential.
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Relationship Management: Manage relationships with strategic internal clients and act as a business partner to them, building high levels of professional credibility and mutual trust, and mobilizing appropriate internal and external resources to support in delivering business strategy and plans.
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Leadership and Direction: Identify and communicate the actions necessary to implement the strategy and business plan for own area of responsibility; explain the relationship with the mission, vision and broader values of Ferrovial; motivate people to commit to making Ferrovial a better company every day and to do extraordinary things to achieve Ferrovial's business goals.
*Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial
Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on two major stock markets: Nasdaq – 100 Index (US) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.
Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.
Why Ferrovial?
- Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
- Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
- Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
- Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
- Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
- Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.
Job Description:
Health, Safety and Wellbeing Manager
Location: Slough
Reporting to: Project Director
Project Description
The £80 million upgrade of Slough Sewage Treatment Works for Thames Water will be carried out by Ferrovial Construction and Cadagua, working together as a joint venture. This project aims to improve the resilience and sustainability of Slough STW, ensuring it meets tougher Environment Agency standards and achieves better environmental performance. Improvements include expanded treatment capacity, advanced systems for removing ammonia and phosphorus, upgraded storm-flow management, and robust new power infrastructure. The partnership combines Ferrovial Construction’s expertise in UK infrastructure projects with Cadagua’s broad experience in international water treatment.
The Role
Ferrovial Construction UK is looking for an HSW Manager to join the project as part of the Senior Leadership Team. The role will support major programmes and act as a key point of contact for both the client and senior management.
Role summary
- Supervising and monitoring construction activities in line with HSW legislation, procedures and standards
- Leading the HSW function on complex projects, with a forward-looking approach over the next 2–3 years
- Extensive health and safety experience in complex, high-risk construction or civil engineering projects
- Mentoring and supporting junior members of the HSW team
- Supporting the adoption of innovation and best practice with the procurement and cost estimation teams
- Communicating Ferrovial objectives and changes in legislation to project management and wider teams
- Work closely with project functions and the central HSQE & Sustainability Department to drive positive HSW outcomes while meeting and exceeding client requirements
- Supporting the bidding and tendering functions where required
Qualifications
- CSCS Level – Academically or Professionally Qualified Person
- ISO Lead Auditor
- NEBOSH Diploma or NVQ Level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety
- CertIOSH working towards CMIOSH
Skills and Experience
- Extensive experience in health, safety and wellbeing management within the construction industry
- Strong understanding of risk management and the practical application of risk-based decision-making
- Proven leadership and people management skills, with experience developing, mentoring and leading high-performing teams
- Ability to act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to project teams and stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable approach to overcoming challenges
- Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including experience delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
- Strong IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and relevant health and safety management systems
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across project teams, clients and external stakeholders
Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.
Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
#WeAreFerrovial