HSEQ Manager

Joining Arup

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The Opportunity

The Focus Markets geography seeks a Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality Manager (HSEQ)to coordinate HSEQ activities, providing support to the members in the South Africa offices as well as our project teams.  The Arup HSEQ Management System is an integrated management system externally certified to Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001) and Health and Safety (ISO 45001).  The role holder will be responsible for the coordination of all activities related to the implementation of the HSEQ management system in the South Africa offices. This is a business facing role requiring well developed skills in communication, influencing and collaboration. Daily liaison with project managers, project directors and leaders will be required. They will also work with the wider global integrated HSEQ team and the senior HSEQ leadership team frequently. The role will cover all three South Africa offices (Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg) so there will be frequent domestic travel needed to ensure that there is face to face engagement and in person presence in all offices. The role holder will also be responsible for ensuring internal audits are scheduled and conducted.

General Duties will include: Co-ordinating HSEQ activities. Advising project managers and project directors on HSEQ related matters. Co-ordinating H&S activities with Office Leaders and Office Safety Coordinators. Ensuring compliance across each of components of the HSEQ processes, systems and relevant central & state legislation. Liaise with internal HSEQ team members as appropriate. Attend HSEQ team meetings. Maintaining an approach that delivers continuous improvement. Providing reports and implement interventions related to identified trends. Conduct internal project audits, provide feedback to auditees and support the members in closing out findings. Take part in UKIMEA regional process audits as require. Represent Arup at external 3rd party audits. Conduct second party audits on sub-consultants as required. Planning and delivering against external audit requirements. Providing HSEQ related information for prequalification and bid submissions.

 Ensuring that all members are trained in line with current HSEQ requirements. Providing support in the implementation of the health, safety, environmental and quality strategies and action plans. Influence sustainable practices and initiatives in the offices. Support the implementation of environmental and quality practices and management systems to continually reduce any negative impact to the environment. Ensure HSEQ incidents are reported by staff and take part in investigations as requested. Oversee the office safety advisors to make sure that all office H&S requirements are adhered to and relevant documentation kept up to date, as per the Arup H&S processes. Ensure HSEQ record keeping and timely reporting. Drive continual improvement initiatives in the office across all HSEQ disciplines. Promote a positive safety culture for all – at office, client and site level.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We are looking for people with:

• Recognizable experience in the professional services industry for the level of seniority of the role and typically 10 years' experience working in a Quality, H&S and Environmental role at the level of seniority of the role.
• Lead auditor qualifications in at least one of the standards: ISO 9001, ISO 45001 or ISO 14001 
• NEBOSH International General Certificate
• A positive and collaborative approach
• A sense of pragmatism
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• A methodical approach but with ability to flex
• Management skills with a hands-on approach
• Attention to detail without losing sight of the end goal
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Ability to influence and challenge staff of all levels
• Ability to motivate staff to work within the management system and strive to continually improve
• Ability to travel

The below are preferable:

•  IEMA or equivalent environmental qualification
•  Professional chartership/registration in either Quality, H&S or Environmental

Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Karin Spies at karin.spies@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.

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What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence. 

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup. 

We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Karin Spies karin.spies@arup.com to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you. 

Our Application Process 

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