Environment, Health and Safety Manager – Major Projects

Specialised Engineering Technologies; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No FIFO or long-distance commute

Job summary

Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is a Newcastle-based engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure for mining, data centres and critical facilities. We are growing our major projects team and need an experienced EHS leader to ensure compliance and excellence on a large multi-building campus.

The ideal candidate will have a tertiary WHS qualification, 5+ years in construction EHS on major projects, and strong NSW WHS knowledge.

Qualifications

• Experience leading EHS on large construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and environmental compliance requirements.
• Auditing contractors and reviewing incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and audit head contractor compliance with client EHS standards, WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2017.
• Review contractor safety management plans, SWMS and critical risk controls.
• Oversee high-risk activities including electrical and HV works, work at heights, lifting, excavation and confined spaces.
• Review incident investigations and ensure corrective actions are closed out.
• Monitor environmental compliance including erosion and sediment control, noise, dust and water management.
• Support safety in design reviews and contractor prequalification.
• Prepare EHS performance reports and present to senior project stakeholders.

Skills

EHS leadership

Contractor auditing

WHS legislation knowledge

Incident investigation

Education

Diploma in Work Health and Safety

Degree in Work Health and Safety

Tools

Procore

Job description

Environment, Health and Safety Manager – Major Projects

$160,000 per year +super (based on experience)

Working on behalf of the client, you'll provide EHS assurance across a large multi-building construction campus. You'll make sure the head contractor and their subcontractors meet client EHS standards, project requirements and WHS legislation.

Key responsibilities

Monitor and audit head contractor compliance with client EHS standards, the WHS Act 2011 and WHS Regulation 2017.

Review contractor safety management plans, SWMS and critical risk controls.

Oversee high-risk activities, including electrical and HV works, work at heights, lifting, excavation and confined spaces.

Review incident investigations and make sure corrective actions are closed out.

Monitor environmental compliance, including planning conditions, erosion and sediment control, and noise, dust and water management.

Support safety in design reviews and contractor prequalification.

Prepare EHS performance reports and present them to senior project stakeholders.

About you

A tertiary qualification in WHS, such as a Diploma or Degree in Work Health and Safety (essential).

5+ years in construction EHS on major projects, ideally with a Tier 1 or 2 contractor (essential).

Strong working knowledge of NSW WHS legislation and environmental compliance requirements.

Experience auditing contractors and reviewing incident investigations.

Data centre, energy, mining or critical infrastructure experience (highly regarded).

Experience with EHS systems such as Procore and data reporting tools (desirable).

A White Card, a current driver's licence and a first aid certificate.

About us

Specialised Engineering Technologies (SET) is a Newcastle-based engineering and construction company delivering infrastructure for mining, data centres and critical facilities. We're growing our major projects team and need an experienced EHS leader.

Hunter-based work, with no FIFO or long-distance commute.

A key role on a landmark project.

A small, growing team with direct access to leadership.

A permanent role with long-term career growth in major projects.

Start: Immediate start, aligned with project commencement