Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1. Safety Leadership & Culture

• Acts as a field-based safety coach and mentor to execution and construction team
• Represents The client's safety onsite, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture.
• Encourage reporting of all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions
• Lead by example in enforcing safety standards and behaviors.

2. HSE Oversight & Compliance

• Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure contractor adherence to project-specific HSE plans, policies, and procedures.
• Review and approve contractor safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international safety standards where applicable.

3. Site Engagements & Audits

• Participate in daily site engagements with contractor and The client construction teams
• Identify unsafe practices, hazardous conditions, and non-compliance issues.
• Issue safety observations, notices, and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Follow up to ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented.

4. Risk Management & Hazard Control

• Identify potential risks associated with construction activities, focused on high-risk work (e.g., lifting operations, working at heights, electrical works, confined spaces).
• Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained.
• Review Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and task risk assessments.
• Support planning and safe execution of complex or specialized activities (e.g., workshop installations, equipment setup)

5. Incident Management & Reporting

• Lead or participate in incidents, accidents, and near miss investigations.
• Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents and safety performance metrics.
• Report incidents to The client leadership with clear recommendations for prevention.

6. Safety Monitoring & Performance Tracking

• Support contractor in tracking safety KPIs, including incident rates, near misses, and audit findings.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and intervene where necessary.
• Provide regular safety reports highlighting trends, risks, and improvement actions.

7. Training & Awareness

• Deliver The client's Personnel Safety Management System training and field coaching to contractor and The client personnel.
• Ensure all personnel onsite receive appropriate safety inductions and training.
• Support and monitor daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Collaborate with contractor to promote continuous safety awareness initiatives across the campus.
• Ensure workers are trained for specialized activities and equipment use.

8. Coordination & Communication

• Coordinate with The client Site Leadership, contractors, and consultants on safety matters.
• Participate in project meetings to address safety challenges and updates.
• Communicate safety expectations clearly across multilingual and multi-contractor environments.
• Serve as the field point of contact for all safety, health, and emergency preparedness and response related issues.

9. Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure emergency response plans are in place and effectively communicated.
• Participate in emergency response drills for fire, medical emergencies, evacuation scenarios, etc..
• Verify availability and readiness of emergency equipment and resources.

10. Documentation & Compliance Control

• Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, training records, including inspections, permits, incident reports,
• Review contractor safety documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure proper permitting systems are in place (e.g., hot work, confined space entry, lifting permits).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7–12 years of construction safety experience, preferably on large scale construction projects
• Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Experience working as a client/owner representative is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Comfortable delivering training to workers, supervisors and site leadership
• Strong knowledge of construction safety practices and regulations.
• Excellent risk assessment and hazard identification skills.
• Strong leadership and influence capabilities to drive safety culture.
• Effective communication and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, multi-stakeholder environment.
• High attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach.