Responsibilities

Leads and oversees all HSE activities on the project, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and company policies. Monitors contractor performance, conducts risk assessments, and supports project leadership to maintain a safe and compliant work environment.

Reviews the contract documents for each construction package in respect of safety requirements and procedures and advises the construction manager of any deficiency.

Reviews and advises the project director/manager on on-site safety organizations and key personnel CVs as submitted by the contractors.

Develops and implements health and safety systems.

Continually improves health and safety implementation across the project by providing direction and guidance to our client and assessing the effectiveness of the safety management system and taking part in the annual review.

Performs risk assessment as deemed necessary.

Ensures all activities on-site comply with safety procedures in respect of the format signed off by the safety officer.

Ensures safety staff on site are adequate and reports to the project director in case of a shortfall. Ensures team members on-site follow safety procedures and reports to the project director in case of deficiency.

Participates in weekly meetings and monthly executive meetings.

Coordinates with other HSE managers to ensure that HSE policy is implemented.

Participates with project management staff in reviewing and assessing the closeout report.

Oversees and monitors the HSE performance of the contractor and construction supervision consultant.

Undertakes on-site monitoring of HSE performance.

Leads HSE meetings on the project.

Cooperates with all parties involved and ensures HSE is a priority.

Assists the construction supervision consultant with the management of HSE on the project.

Reports on HSE issues on behalf of the project management consultant as required.

Informs themselves of the relevant quality, environmental, safety, and occupational health policies, manuals, and procedures in place within the company and ensures continued compliance with these requirements while employed.

Performs other duties as assigned by the line manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, engineering, or equivalent.

At least 15 years of experience in the health and safety field.

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience as a manager or above accompanied by an EHS-related master’s degree.

Or 6 years of relevant work experience as a manager or above accompanied by an EHS-related bachelor’s degree or NEBOSH diploma.

Or a minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience as a manager or above accompanied by post-secondary EHS qualification (NVQ level 4/5).

In addition to the above qualifications, practitioners shall be OSHAD - OSHMS Practitioner A Grade and hold lead auditor qualifications for ISO 14001, 18001, and 45001.

Excellent command of written and spoken English.

Up-to-date knowledge of all issues relating to safety, health, and the environment.

Ability to prioritize, coordinate, and complete tasks to meet deadlines.

Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.

About the Company

The company, with more than 4,300 professionals in over 100 offices worldwide, provides program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, advisory, facilities management, and other consulting services to clients in a variety of market sectors. It is ranked as one of the largest program management firms in the world.

The company is exclusively a program, project, and construction management provider, meaning it has one focus as a company: protecting client interests. Free of any potential conflicts, the entire business is geared towards helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. The company is dedicated to exceeding expectations throughout the entire construction project lifecycle and adapts to the needs of each assignment to develop tailored approaches and solutions to meet those needs.

The company is part of a global infrastructure solutions group of companies.

The company is an equal opportunity employer, veteran, and disabled friendly.

Note

This job description is intended to provide an indication of the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions to be carried out as part of fulfilling the role. Various other duties may be required.