Health & Safety Specialist

Joining Arup  

Arup’s purpose, shared values, and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Reporting to the SIA LATAM Team Leader, the Health & Safety Specialist will support the delivery of infrastructure and corporate projects across Colombia, the wider LATAM region, and potentially international markets.

The role involves providing technical expertise in Occupational Health and Safety (H&S), supporting project delivery, and ensuring alignment with Colombian regulatory requirements and international good practice, particularly in high-risk infrastructure environments.   

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Arup’s Sustainability Investment Advisory (SIA) services in LATAM, with a focus on occupational health and safety (H&S).
• Lead or support multidisciplinary teams in the development and implementation of H&S solutions for infrastructure projects such as roads, transport systems, and large-scale construction works.
• Conduct and support H&S due diligence, compliance assessments, and audits, including site visits, data review, and preparation of technical reports.
• Identify, assess, and manage occupational health and safety risks across project phases (design, pre-construction, and construction).
• Ensure compliance with Colombian H&S regulations (SG-SST) and alignment with international good practice (e.g., ISO 45001).
• Evaluate contractor performance and support the development of contractor H&S management approaches.
• Support the integration of H&S considerations into project design, planning, and execution, particularly for high-risk construction activities.
• Contribute to proposal preparation, technical inputs, and business development activities related to H&S services.
• Promote continuous improvement of H&S performance across projects through best practices and lessons learned.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Safety Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Valid Colombian SST professional license (mandatory).
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in occupational health and safety roles, preferably in infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Colombian H&S regulatory framework (SG-SST) and its practical implementation.
• Proven experience in: H&S risk identification and assessment, H&S audits and compliance reviews, Incident investigation and corrective actions, Contractor H&S management
• Advanced English proficiency (B2 or higher, written and spoken). Applications must include a CV in English.

Preferred

• Experience working on high-risk environments (e.g., road construction, civil works, large infrastructure) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with international standards such as: ISO 45001 (required/strongly preferred), IFC Performance Standards (desirable)
• Experience supporting projects financed under international standards or working with lenders is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.
• Excellent planning, organization, and time-management skills in a consulting environment.
• Must be eligible to work in Colombia without current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.

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

Please note that all applicants must apply directly via the job portal. If this role is not quite what you are looking for but you are interested in other opportunities for a future with purpose, please sign up to our Talent Community where you will be kept up to date with roles suitable for you to shape a better world.

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.  

Benefits at Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

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.  

Our Application Process

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of a protected veteran, or disability.

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