Safety Officer

Facilities And Building Solutions; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Facilities And Building Solutions in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Safety Officer to oversee HSE practices on high-rise building sites. You will enforce safety laws, lead risk assessments, conduct audits, and ensure safe working environments for staff, contractors, and visitors in Bangalore-based projects.

The role requires 8–15 years in construction safety, expertise in working at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, and HSE management systems, with strong leadership and incident

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.
• Recognized qualification in Industrial Safety / Construction Safety.
• Valid safety certifications as required by the project and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, statutory regulations, and project safety standards.
• Conduct daily site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, excavation, and confined-space work.
• Ensure proper implementation of work permits, including hot work, work at height, and electrical work.
• Inspect scaffolding, ladders, safety harnesses, lifting equipment, and other safety devices.
• Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and regular training for workers and subcontractors.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor PPE compliance and enforce site safety rules.
• Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and client safety teams.
• Ensure emergency preparedness, fire safety arrangements, evacuation procedures, and first-aid facilities.
• Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident registers, and statutory records.
• Track unsafe acts and conditions and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports and support internal and client safety audits.

Skills

Work at height safety

Scaffolding safety

Lifting operations safety

HSE management systems

Safety audits

Incident investigation

Team leadership

Subcontractor safety management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering

Industrial Safety / Construction Safety

Safety certifications

Job description

Job Title: Safety Officer High-Rise Building

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Safety Officer to oversee and implement health, safety, and environmental (HSE) practices at high-rise building construction projects in Bangalore. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory safety requirements, preventing workplace accidents, and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

Implement and monitor site-specific Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) plans and procedures.

Ensure compliance with applicable safety laws, statutory regulations, and project safety standards.

Conduct daily site inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments.

Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, scaffolding, lifting operations, excavation, and confined-space work.

Ensure proper implementation of work permits, including hot work, work at height, and electrical work.

Inspect scaffolding, ladders, safety harnesses, lifting equipment, and other safety devices.

Conduct toolbox talks, safety inductions, and regular training for workers and subcontractors.

Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Monitor PPE compliance and enforce site safety rules.

Coordinate with project managers, site engineers, subcontractors, and client safety teams.

Ensure emergency preparedness, fire safety arrangements, evacuation procedures, and first-aid facilities.

Maintain safety documentation, inspection reports, incident registers, and statutory records.

Track unsafe acts and conditions and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly HSE reports and support internal and client safety audits.

Required Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Engineering or a relevant technical discipline.

Recognized qualification in Industrial Safety / Construction Safety.

Valid safety certifications as required by the project and applicable regulations.

Experience & Skills

8–15 years of experience in construction safety, preferably in high-rise residential or commercial building projects.

Strong knowledge of work-at-height safety, scaffolding, lifting operations, and construction-site hazards.

Experience in implementing HSE management systems and conducting safety audits.

Good communication, leadership, and incident-investigation skills.

Ability to manage subcontractor safety and coordinate with multiple project teams.

Knowledge of applicable Indian safety legislation and local statutory requirements.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with hands-on experience in high-rise construction projects.

Experience managing safety activities across multiple floors and active construction zones.

Ability to conduct worker training, identify hazards, and implement effective corrective actions.

Candidates available to join Bangalore-based projects will be preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Reduction in accidents and near misses.

Completion of planned safety inspections and toolbox talks.

Timely closure of safety observations and non-conformities.

PPE compliance and work-permit compliance.

Completion of safety training and emergency drills.

Work Location

Project site, Bangalore

Department

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)