Job Description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage all health, safety, and environmental functions across construction site operations, ensuring full compliance with statutory regulations, company HSE policies, and international best practices, while fostering a strong safety culture among workers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Planning & Compliance

Develop, implement, and maintain the project HSE Management Plan in line with local regulations and international standards (ISO 45001, OSHA, etc.)
Ensure compliance with all applicable labor, safety, and environmental laws
Prepare and update Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS), and Permit-to-Work systems

Site Safety Management

Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety walkthroughs
Identify hazards and implement corrective/preventive actions
Monitor high-risk activities (working at height, excavation, lifting operations, confined space, hot works)
Oversee PPE compliance and enforce safety standards among all site personnel and subcontractors.

Incident Management

Lead investigation of accidents, incidents, and near-misses
Prepare root cause analysis and corrective action reports
Maintain incident/accident statistics (LTIFR, TRIR) and report to management

Training & Awareness

Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and training programs
Develop competency matrices and ensure workforce certification (first aid, fire safety, working at height, etc.)
Promote a proactive safety culture across all levels of the project

Documentation & Reporting

Maintain HSE records, registers, and statutory documentation
Prepare daily/weekly/monthly HSE reports for management and clients
Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and third-party inspectors

Emergency Preparedness

Develop and test Emergency Response Plans (fire, medical, evacuation)
Coordinate emergency drills and ensure readiness of site emergency teams

Environmental Management

Monitor waste management, dust control, noise levels, and environmental compliance on site
Implement sustainability and environmental protection measures

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, or related field

Certifications (any of the following preferred)

NEBOSH IGC / NEBOSH Diploma
IOSH Managing Safely
OSHA 30/OSHA 500
Lead Auditor ISO 45001 / ISO 14001
First Aid & Fire Safety certification

Experience

12–15+ years of HSE experience, with at least 5 years in a managerial role
Proven background in construction/infrastructure projects (buildings, roads, bridges, MEP, or industrial projects)
Experience handling large workforce and multiple subcontractors on site

Skills & Competencies

Strong knowledge of local labor & safety laws (e.g., OSHA, local municipality regulations)
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to conduct audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
Proficiency in MS Office and HSE reporting tools/software
Strong decision-making and crisis-management ability