(Senior) Safety Officer

Leighton Contractors (Asia) Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 420,000 - 680,000; Full time

Job summary

Leadingnation is seeking an experienced Occupational Safety and Health professional in Hong Kong to develop and manage OH&S systems across construction sites. You will monitor compliance, guide project teams, conduct audits, and lead safety training to ensure a safe work environment.

The role requires a Higher Diploma in OSH and a Registered Safety Officer credential, with strong communication and leadership skills for effective risk mitigation and continual improvement.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of site experience with a contractor.
• Experience on mechanical & electrical (M&E) projects is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve OH&S systems and plans.
• Ensure construction activities comply with regulations and company frameworks.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to identify hazards and enforce actions.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures.
• Advise management on regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate safety into execution.
• Prepare and maintain safety reports, records, and documentation.
• Provide guidance and supervision to site personnel to promote safety.
• Lead and deliver safety training sessions and toolbox talks.

Skills

Site experience

Communication

Leadership

OH&S knowledge

Education

Higher Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improveOccupational Health & Safety (OH&S) systems and plans
• Ensure all construction activities comply withstatutory regulations, safety standards, and company OH&S frameworks
• Conduct regularsite inspections and auditsto identify hazards and enforce corrective actions
• Investigateincidents and accidents, determine root causes, and implement preventive measures
• Advise project management onregulatory compliance and risk mitigation strategies
• Collaborate with project teams to integratehealth and safety practices into project execution
• Prepare and maintainsafety reports, records, and compliance documentation
• Provide guidance and supervision to site personnel to promotesafe work practices
• Lead and deliversafety training sessions and toolbox talks

Qualifications

• Higher Diploma or above inOccupational Safety and Healthor related discipline
• Registered Safety Officer(required)

Experience & Skills

• Minimum of3 years of site experiencewith a contractor
• Experience inMechanical & Electrical (M&E) projectsis an advantage
• Strong knowledge ofhealth and safety regulations and best practices
• Detail-oriented with excellentproblem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• ValidFirst Aider certificationis preferred

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Information provided will be treated in strict confidence. Applicants who are not invited for an interview within 8 weeks may consider their application unsuccessful for the applied post.