Assistant Health and Safety Manager

JLL; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking an experienced Health, Safety and Environment professional to lead HSE management for a major account in Hong Kong. You will advise on risk controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote a strong safety culture across teams and contractors.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in HSE, a relevant degree, and language proficiency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin. The role is on-site in Hong Kong with opportunities to shape safety practices and training programs across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in OHS, Engineering or related field.
• Registered Safety Officer status is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in HSE management in commercial real estate, facilities management, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of local and national health and safety regulations and their application.
• Experience in workplace risk assessments, audits, and inspections.
• Proficiency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on managing health and safety risks at all levels within the account.
• Align JLL’s HSE Management System with client requirements and standards, ensuring operational compliance.
• Foster cooperative relationships with account teams, client organizations, and contractors.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and provide technical advice to inform accounts of changes.
• Promote a positive HSE culture and deliver HSE training programs.
• Conduct HSE inspections, audits and investigations, and monitor performance.
• Support Facilities Managers in stakeholder relations and ensure contractor compliance with HSE standards.

Skills

HSE management

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder engagement

English Cantonese Mandarin

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS/Engineering

Registered Safety Officer (preferred)

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented peopleand empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves

• Health and Safety Risk Management Guidance : Provide expert advice on managing health and safety risks at all levels within the account.
• Client and JLL Compliance Alignment : Align JLL’s HSE Management System with client requirements and standards, ensuring operational compliance.
• Effective Relationship Building : Foster cooperative relationships with account teams, client organizations, and contractors.
• Legislation Awareness and Advice : Stay updated on relevant legislation, provide technical advice, and inform accounts of legislative changes affecting service delivery.
• Training and Culture Development : Promote a positive HSE culture, identify training needs, and deliver necessary HSE training programs.
• Inspections, Audits, and Investigations : Conduct HSE inspections and audits, support risk assessments, complete accident investigations, and monitor HSE performance.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Compliance : Support Facilities Managers in stakeholder relations, assist procurement in contractor approval, and ensure contractor compliance with JLL and client HSE standards.

Required Skills and Experiences:

• Bachelor’s degree in OHS, Engineering or related field
• Registered Safety Officer status is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience in HSE management, preferably within commercial real estate, facilities management, or a similar industry
• In-depth understanding of local and national health and safety regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply them effectively
• Strong analytical skills to identify, assess, and mitigate HSE risks
• Experience in conducting workplace risk assessments, audits, and inspection
• Proficiency in English, including Cantonese and Mandarin
• Candidates with less than 3 years of relevant experience may be considered for the position of “Senior Safety Officer”, depending on qualifications and background.

Location:

On-site –Hong Kong, SAR, China

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