Jr. Safety Engineer - Aviation

AECOM; Thiruvananthapuram; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Jr. Safety Engineer to monitor and enforce EHS requirements across airport development projects, including terminals, airside and landside works.

The role focuses on site safety inspections, contractor compliance, and incident investigations to ensure adherence to EHS plans and regulatory standards. The candidate will support safe project execution while maintaining productivity and compliance across multiple airport facilities, with a strong emphasis on risk assessment,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Health Safety, or related field.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma in Industrial Safety, CSP or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of EHS management plan and contractor safety programs.
• Conduct site safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with EHS plans, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures.
• Identify, record, and escalate unsafe acts, conditions and risks.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and safe work procedures.

Skills

EHS Management

Hazard Identification

Contractor Safety

Permit to Work

Incident Investigation

Site Inspections

Emergency Response

ISO 45001

Airport Safety

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

NEBOSH/IOSH/CSP Certification (preferred)

Tools

None specified

Job description

Company Description

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Job Description

Position Overview

The Jr. Safety Engineer shall report to Sr. EHS Manager and be responsible for monitoring implementation of Environment, Health Safety (EHS) requirements across airport development projects. The role involves conducting site safety inspections, monitoring contractor compliance, identifying and escalating unsafe acts, unsafe conditions and safety risks, supporting incident investigations, and ensuring adherence to approved EHS plans, statutory requirements, airport operational safety requirements, and applicable aviation standards. The position shall support safe project execution while maintaining productivity and compliance across terminal buildings, airside works, landside infrastructure, utilities, support facilities, and airport systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor implementation of the Project EHS Management Plan and contractor safety programs.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ensure compliance with approved EHS plans, permit-to-work systems, and safety procedures.
• Identify, record, and elevate unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and safety risks.
• Review risk assessments, method statements, and safe work procedures for construction activities.
• Monitor high-risk activities including working at height, lifting operations, excavation, confined space entry, electrical works, and hot works.
• Verify compliance with PPE requirements, housekeeping standards, traffic management plans, and emergency procedures.
• Support incident, accident, and near-miss investigations and track corrective actions.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, inductions, and awareness programs.
• Monitor environmental compliance, waste management, and pollution control measures.
• Maintain safety inspection records, registers, reports, statistics, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate with contractors, consultants, and project teams on EHS matters.
• Support emergency preparedness exercises, mock drills, and response activities.
• Identify safety risks and recommend corrective and preventive measures.
• Prepare EHS reports, audit findings, compliance summaries, and management updates.

Key Competencies

• Construction Safety EHS Management
• Hazard Identification Risk Assessment
• Contractor Safety Management Compliance Monitoring
• Permit-to-Work Systems High-Risk Activities
• Incident Investigation Corrective Action Management
• Site Inspections, Audits Safety Reporting
• Emergency Preparedness Response Planning
• ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Systems
• Knowledge of Airport Operational Safety Requirements
• Documentation, Reporting Record Management
• Strong Observation, Communication Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to work under demanding project schedules in a multidisciplinary airport environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor''s Degree in Engineering, Science, Environmental Science, Occupational Health Safety, or any related discipline.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, Diploma in Industrial Safety, CSP, or equivalent professional safety certification shall be preferred.
• Overall 5-10 years of experience in construction safety, EHS management, or occupational health and safety.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in airport and aviation infrastructure projects is essential.
• Experience in contractor safety management, site safety inspections, risk assessments, permit-to-work systems, and incident investigations.
• Experience working with PMC Consultants, EPC Contractors, Airport Operators, Consultants, or Client-side project teams.
• Knowledge of ISO 4501, applicable safety regulations, airport operational safety requirements, and statutory compliance obligations.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.

To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.