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Ferrovial

Global operator of sustainable transportation infrastructure

Health, Safety & Wellbeing Senior Specialist

Full-TimePosted on 10/21/2026Deadline 11/30/26
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Houston, TX, USA+2 moreMore locations: Austin, TX, USA | Dallas, TX, USA
In Person
Facilities OperationsEnvironmental Health & Safety

About the job

Responsibilities
  • Supervise the development and enforcement of Health, Safety & Wellbeing policies, guidelines, and protocols, and ensure team members understand and follow established standards.
  • Lead the development and implementation of the Health, Safety & Wellbeing strategy, anticipate complex issues and opportunities, integrate it with wider functional strategy, and develop tactical resource and asset plans.
  • Participate in Group strategy development by applying Health, Safety & Wellbeing expertise to assess strategy viability and contribute ideas and insights.
  • Deliver expert Health, Safety & Wellbeing advice to project teams and business leaders, support strategy development, and help ensure advice is implemented across the department.
  • Develop and implement the annual Health, Safety & Wellbeing plan in line with strategic goals; oversee execution, ensure compliance, coordinate initiatives across departments, and adjust the plan for emerging issues.
  • Develop and implement Health, Safety & Wellbeing audit compliance programs and policies; oversee risk assessments and facility inspections; ensure business activities comply with policies, procedures, and mandatory instructions.
  • Manage the Health, Safety & Wellbeing department budgeting process, review proposals, ensure compliance with financial guidelines, and recommend resource allocations.
  • Supervise Health, Safety & Wellbeing insights and reporting processes, ensuring relevant data is collected, analyzed, and presented to inform decisions and improve strategies.
  • Represent Ferrovial in industry, institutional, and professional forums, boards, and committees to promote the company’s brand or efforts in a specific area such as an Affiliate.
  • Manage stakeholder relationships at managerial level, identify their needs and concerns, and lead and coordinate engagement plans to communicate business information and decisions.
  • Develop internal Health, Safety & Wellbeing plans, collaborate with other areas to improve internal relationships and understanding of regulatory and registration requirements, and lead implementation and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems.
  • Identify team members’ development needs using Ferrovial’s development framework and plan and implement capability-building actions, including continuing professional development required by professional or regulatory institutions; provide informal training or coaching in Health, Safety & Wellbeing.
  • Manage strategic internal-client relationships as a business partner, build professional credibility and mutual trust, and mobilize internal and external resources to support business strategy and plans.
  • Identify and communicate actions needed to implement the strategy and business plan for the area; explain their relationship to Ferrovial’s mission, vision, and values; and motivate people to support the company and achieve its goals.

About the company

Ferrovial provides infrastructure development, construction, and asset management across transportation and related sectors worldwide. It executes projects from design and building to long-term operation of concessions such as toll roads and airports, frequently through public-private partnerships. Revenue comes from construction contracts and the ongoing income from operating these assets. Its focus on sustainability and a diversified mix of services and geographies help it deliver long-term infrastructure that serves public needs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Madrid, Spain

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 21.6% to €746 million on July 28, 2026.
  • Ferrovial shortlisted I-24 South, I-285 East, and D35 bids in July 2026.
  • 407 ETR approved a CAD 550 million Q3 2026 dividend, funding growth and returns.

What critics are saying

  • JFK New Terminal One slipped to March 2027, triggering €500,000 daily damages.
  • Construction margin was 3.5% in H1 2026, while bidding costs kept rising.
  • Ferrovial's cash engine depends on 407 ETR and U.S. highways; concession shocks hit liquidity.

What makes Ferrovial unique

  • Ferrovial owns toll roads like 407 ETR and NTE, generating recurring, contract-backed cash.
  • H1 2026 construction backlog hit €18.0 billion, locking multi-year execution.
  • The company pairs construction delivery with concessions, spanning highways, airports, and PPPs.

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Benefits

  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

-16%

1 year growth

-16%

2 year growth

-16%
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