Health & Safety (H&S) Professional

Job Description

As a Health &Safety (H&S) Professional, you will support clients in the planning, implementation, management, and coordination of all H&S requirements for construction projects. The role involves ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting the safe execution of project activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and statutory requirements.
• Provide H&S guidance and support to project teams, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.

• Participate in project planning, coordination, and safety meetings to identify H&S risks and support the safe planning and execution of work activities.
• Review and advise on safe work procedures in collaboration with project and operations teams.

• Conduct routine site inspections and audits to identify hazards and assess compliance with H&S requirements.
• Recommend reasonably practicable measures to eliminate or minimise foreseeable risks to personnel and project activities.

• Monitor contractors' compliance with H&S requirements, safety management systems, and control measures.
• Monitor and review Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) programmes to ensure regulatory and client compliance.

• Evaluate H&S performance, including relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage and maintain project-specific H&S documentation in accordance with client and regulatory requirements.

• Coordinate and conduct H&S inductions, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and training programmes.
• Promote safety awareness and foster a positive safety culture across project sites.

• Liaise with clients, contractors, consultants, and regulatory authorities on H&S matters to facilitate effective communication and resolution of safety issues.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies, assist with investigations, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and maintain accurate records and statistics.

• Prepare and submit incident reports in accordance with WSH and client requirements.
• Perform other H&S-related duties and ad hoc assignments as required by the Client.

Job Requirements

• Opportunities are available across multiple levels, depending on the complexity of the assignment and scope of responsibilities.
• Bachelor's degree in Workplace Safety & Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2 to 10 years of relevant experience within the construction industry; experience in data centres and manufacturing facilities will be advantageous.
• For senior-level appointments (typically requiring 10 or more years of experience), relevant WSH qualifications and certifications such as WSH Officer (WSHO), Fire Safety Manager (FSM), or equivalent professional credentials are required.

• Strong knowledge of H&S regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.
• Positive attitude with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Employment Type:Contract (6 to 12 months), with extension or renewal subject to the Client's requirements and project needs.