Thoughtworks is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to join our team in Romania to work both locally and globally to ensure Thoughtworkers are healthy and safe.

As part of the global Workplace Operations & Experience function you will get to have an extraordinary impact on Thoughtworkers who are in our City Hubs (Physical es), Community Hubs and remotely. You will collaborate with local People Teams and your peers within the function to develop and roll out best practice health and safety approaches that ensure we are not just meeting the basic requirements from a legal or regulatory stand point but create a strong safety culture.

This role is a mix of strategy and execution and will suit someone with extensive domain expertise who wants to explore how they can broaden their impact.

Job responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor the company’s health & safety policies, procedures, and programs in compliance with Romanian Securitate și Sănătate în Muncă (SSM) legislation (e.g., Article 19) for establishing an internal prevention and protection service.

Conduct risk assessments and workplace inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement preventive measures.

Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and local labor authorities.

Keep up to date with changes in HSE legislation and best practices to ensure company compliance.

Technical Skills

Design and deliver health & safety training programs for employees at all levels, including emergency response, first aid, ergonomics, and safe work practices.

Promote a strong safety culture within the company by driving awareness campaigns and safety committees.

Lead and manage safety drills and emergency preparedness exercises.

Incident Management & Reporting.

Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.

Maintain and analyze incident reports and trends to drive continuous safety improvements. Ensure the proper reporting of occupational illnesses and accidents to regulatory authorities.

Act as the main point of contact for all health & safety-related matters within the organization.

Work closely with various functions to integrate HSE practices into daily business operations. Manage external audits, inspections, and interactions with health & safety service providers (e.g., occupational health services, external risk prevention agencies).

Develop and oversee emergency response plans and coordinate crisis management procedures.

Ensure proper fire safety measures, evacuation plans, and emergency response team training.

Develop an Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in Romania that is scalable globally, setting the standard for Health and Safety excellence across the organisation. Own the global implementation and provide expert guidance to local teams to ensure compliance in all locations

Job qualifications

A mandatory Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the fundamental fields: Engineering Sciences or Agricultural and Forestry Sciences.Compliance with the higher-level training requirements, met by either:
- - Completion of both:
    - Mandatory Inspector SSM / Specialist SSM certification, requiring completion of an 80-hour accredited SSM course.
    - A diploma of a postgraduate education program in occupational Health and Safety, with a duration of at least 180 hours.
  - Or a Master's or Doctoral degree in the field of occupational Health and Safety (OSH/SSM).

Specialisation in Occupational Safety & Ergonomics and Psychosocial Risks required.

Minimum 3 years of experience in a Health and Safety role, preferably in a large or globally distributed organization with remote/tech-based teams.

Strong knowledge of Romanian SSM legislation Law 319/2006 (Health & Safety at Work) and national norms.

Certifications in Health and Safety (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly desirable.

Fluency in Romanian and English (written & spoken) is required.

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Commitment to Disability Inclusion

Thoughtworks are committed to being an inclusive & accessible workplace employer of choice for all including those living with disability.

What's on offer

Our goal is to equip you with career defining experiences, to help you to grow professionally and personally, and to foster a community where you feel you belong. We're committed to making Thoughtworkers an employer of choice, and we offer a wide variety of benefits to support the teams' advancement, their health and wellbeing. If you're ready to find your home at Thoughtworks, click to apply now (even if you don't feel like you tick all the boxes).

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description - Health & Safety Specialist