Safety,Health & Environment (SHE) Lead Director – Transport

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Job Description The Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Lead – Transport is a senior leadership role responsible for driving AECOM’s SHE strategy across transport projects (roads, rail, aviation, ports and public transport). The role provides expert leadership to ensure the highest standards of safety, health and environmental performance across design, construction, and operational phases, supporting AECOM’s purpose of delivering a safe, sustainable and resilient transport network. This role works closely with Transport leadership, project directors, design managers and construction partners to embed SHE excellence, regulatory compliance and a proactive safety culture across the portfolio. Here’s what you’ll do Strategic Leadership Lead the development and implementation of the SHE strategy for AECOM’s Transport business, aligned with global AECOM policies and local regulatory requirements.Act as a trusted advisor to Transport leadership on SHE risks, opportunities and performance.Champion a strong safety culture, influencing leaders and teams to prioritise safety, health and environmental outcomes. Project & Operational Delivery Provide SHE leadership across transport projects during planning, design, construction and handover phases.Support bid and proposal teams with SHE inputs, methodologies and risk assessments.Ensure effective identification, assessment and control of SHE risks across complex, multi-disciplinary projects.Lead incident investigation, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions. Governance, Risk & Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable SHE legislation, standards and client requirements across transport projects.Maintain and continuously improve SHE management systems, procedures and tools.Lead internal and external audits, inspections and reviews, ensuring timely close-out of actions. Stakeholder & Client Engagement Build strong relationships with clients, regulators, contractors and joint venture partners.Represent AECOM in client meetings, safety forums and regulatory engagements.Support clients in achieving their SHE objectives and sustainability targets. People & Capability Lead, mentor and develop SHE professionals within the Transport business.Build SHE capability across project teams through training, coaching and knowledge sharing.Promote wellbeing, occupational health and environmental stewardship across the organisation. Performance & Reporting Monitor, analyse and report SHE performance metrics, trends and leading indicators.Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance SHE outcomes across the transport portfolio. Qualifications Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Here’s what we’re looking for: Degree (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.Chartered or professional certification (e.g. CMIOSH, NEBOSH Diploma, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor or equivalent).Significant experience in a senior SHE leadership role within transport, infrastructure or major projects.Strong knowledge of SHE legislation, standards and best practice within the transport and construction sectors.Proven experience influencing senior stakeholders and leading change across complex organisations. Desirable Experience working in a consultancy or professional services environment.Experience across multiple transport sectors (roads, rail, aviation, ports).International or multi-regional project experience. Key Competencies Strategic thinking and leadershipStrong influencing and stakeholder management skillsCommercial and risk-based decision makingExcellent communication and reporting skillsCoaching and people development capabilityContinuous improvement mindset Additional Information Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. About AECOM Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed. You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients. AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too. Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10150472 Business Line: Transportation Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: Europe & India Career Area: Safety, Health & Environment Work Location Model: Hybrid…