Assistant Project Manager- Health & Safety

The Assistant Project Manager Health & Safety will support the Project Manager and EHS leadership in planning implementing and monitoring health & safety practices across projects. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with statutory requirements promoting safe work practices at site supporting audits and reporting and driving continuous improvement in safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety Implementation

• Support implementation of the project Health & Safety Management Plan in line with company standards and statutory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health & safety laws rules and regulations.
• Assist in conducting HIRA JSA method statement reviews and permit-to-work systems.

Site Safety Operations

• Conduct regular site inspections safety walks and toolbox talks to promote safe work practices.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor safety compliance at site.
• Identify unsafe acts/conditions and ensure timely corrective and preventive actions.

Incident Management

• Support investigation of incidents near misses and unsafe occurrences.
• Assist in root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain incident records and prepare reports for project and corporate teams.

Training & Awareness

• Coordinate safety induction programs for employees contractors and visitors.
• Support delivery of safety training sessions mock drills and emergency response exercises.
• Promote safety awareness campaigns and behavioral safety initiatives.

Audits Documentation & Reporting

• Assist in internal and external H&S audits and inspections.
• Maintain safety records permits checklists and statutory documentation.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly safety reports and dashboards for project review.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Work closely with Project Managers Engineers Site Teams and Contractors to integrate safety into project execution.
• Support interactions with regulatory authorities and third-party auditors as required.

Qualifications :

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Science or related discipline.
• Diploma/Degree in Industrial Safety or equivalent certification (NEBOSH/IOSH preferred).
• 36 years of hands-on experience in health & safety management at construction or industrial project sites.
• Working knowledge of safety laws site safety practices and risk assessment tools.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of construction / project site safety practices
• Knowledge of HIRA JSA permit-to-work systems and incident investigation
• Good documentation reporting and audit support skills
• Effective communication and coordination abilities
• Proactive detail-oriented and safety-focused mindset
• Working knowledge of MS Office; familiarity with safety reporting tools is a plus

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time