BG&E is a civil and structural engineering consultancy, celebrated for our innovative, award-winning designs that prioritise practicality and constructability. Now part of the SYSTRA Group, we continue our decades-long commitment to delivering high-quality technical expertise to our clients – proud to support the ambitious growth of a sustainable and resilient international company.
Context
Are you a proactive WHS professional looking to make a genuine impact within a leading engineering consultancy?
As our WHS Consultant you will play a pivotal role in driving a positive safety and quality culture across our QLD operations. Reporting directly to our Global HSEQ Manager with a local secondary reporting line to our New South Wales Geographical Director you will act as a trusted advisor to our project teams and leadership.
You will lead local HSEQ initiatives, mentor operational staff, and ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project delivery through proactive risk management, assurance, and continual process improvement.
Missions/Main Duties
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the subject matter expert, coaching and mentoring teams to foster a strong HSEQ culture and risk-based decision-making.
- Drive continuous improvement of our IMS by identifying trends, streamlining processes, and providing regular compliance reporting to Regional Leads.
- Assist project teams with developing project-specific Management Plans, facilitating Safety in Design / Risk Workshops (HAZOP), and managing documentation.
- Conduct internal project audits, office inspections, and assist with ISO accreditation/certification audits (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Support incident investigations (using ICAM methodologies), track corrective action plans, and ensure alerts and lessons learned are communicated effectively.
- Help maintain regional Emergency Response and Business Continuity Plans, First Aid competency requirements, and workplace safety registers.
- High-level proficiency in designing, maintaining, and auditing safety management systems, backed by practical, ground-level implementation.
Profile/Skills
What You’ll Bring
Essential Criteria:
- A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Science, OHS, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years’ experience in the delivery of engineering and/or construction projects, including reporting, auditing, safety in design, and quality controls.
- Detailed knowledge of current WHS/Environmental legislation and technical standards across NSW.
- White Card (Construction Industry Induction) + Asbestos or Crystalline Silica Awareness certification.
- Current Apply (Senior) First Aid competency.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with a proven ability to influence diverse teams across dispersed geographies.
- Strong hands-on background in end-to-end management systems—from framework development to operational auditing, compliance verification, and continuous improvement.
- Proven experience conducting site safety inspections across both corporate office environments and active operational or project sites.
Highly Desirable:
- Experience working within a consulting engineering firm operating under an Integrated Management System (IMS).
- Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001).
- Experience facilitating Risk Workshops (Safe Design, HAZOP, etc.).
- Exposure to formal incident investigation methodologies
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