Head of Health, Safety & Wellbeing

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 three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) 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 24,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Cintra is the highways business unit of Ferrovial, one of the world’s leading infrastructure operators committed to developing sustainable solutions. Today, its portfolio includes nearly 1,200 miles of managed highways globally, representing a total global investment in roadway improvements of over $24.8 billion. 

We provide the maximum value in each project, managing all phases of the life cycle of our state-of-the-art infrastructure assets, such as the 407 ETR in Canada, the Managed Lanes LBJ and NTE in Texas, I-77 in North Carolina, I-66 in Virginia and our projects in Europe, South America, and India. 

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:

Mission:

Lead The Health, Safety & Wellbeing Strategy In Cintra, Contributing Creative Ideas And Insights To Support The Strategy Formation Process. This Role Would Be The Cintra Hsw Leader With The Responsibility For Preparing The Hsw Strategy For Cintra.

Functions:

• Strategic Leadership: Participate in shaping the Group strategy, applying HSW expertise to test viability and contribute creative ideas and insights.
• Serious Injury / Fatality (SIF) Risk Mitigation: Apply risk mitigation strategies specifically targeting the reduction or elimination of serious injuries and fatalities.
• Policy Development: Manage the development and enforcement of HSW policies, guidelines, and protocols, ensuring team adherence to established standards.
• Strategy Formation & Implementation: Lead the development and implementation of the HSW strategy, anticipating complex issues and ensuring integration with the wider functional strategy. Develop tactical plans for optimizing resources and assets.
• Advice & Support: Deliver expert HSW advice to project teams and business leaders. Assist in the development of HSW strategies and ensure effective implementation.
• Annual Planning: Lead the development and execution of the HSW annual plan, ensuring departmental alignment and resource management to achieve objectives.
• Wellbeing: Develop and communicate strategies to enhance the wellbeing of the workforce (mentally, physically, financially, etc…).
• Audit Compliance: Lead the HSW team in executing audit compliance programs, coordinate with other departments.
• Training & Development: Oversee the development and delivery of HSW training programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and evaluating training effectiveness.
• Budget Management: Supervise the budgeting process for the HSW department, reviewing proposals and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines. Provide recommendations for resource allocation.
• Insights & Reporting: Manage the insights and reporting processes, ensuring accurate and relevant data collection and analysis to inform decision-making and improve HSW strategies. 

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in occupational health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or related field. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in Health, Safety & Wellbeing roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership position.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) are preferred.
• It is essential that the candidate has experience in international projects.
• Risk: Experience leading and/or implementing Critical Risk Management programs.
• Human and Organizational Performance (HOP): Knowledge of HOP principles and familiarity with High Reliability Organizations (HROs) is considered an asset.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Proven experience with US H&S regulations is essential. Familiarity with international H&S standards and best practices is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and guide a diverse team.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex HSW concepts to all levels of the organization.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Project Management: Proven experience in managing multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and build strong working relationships.
• Availability for international travel.
• Fluency in English required (spoken and written) and Spanish (preferred) due to the nature of the role, including communication with international teams and field personnel.

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.

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