HSE Inspector

Jacobs; Philippines; Hybrid; PHP 600,000 - 960,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced HSSE professional to provide independent assurance and oversight of contractor-led construction activities. You will review plans, perform audits, and drive improvements across complex projects to ensure safety excellence.

The role requires strong communication and stakeholder engagement, willingness to travel, and the ability to work on-site as needed to foster a proactive safety culture and compliance across the program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–10 years of HSSE experience supporting major construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or Owner's Engineer projects.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE management systems, risk management processes, contractor management, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience conducting HSSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and performance reporting within complex project environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to advise project teams and contractors effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent HSSE assurance and oversight of contractor-led construction activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements and regulations.
• Review and assess contractor HSSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and safe work systems for alignment with standards.
• Conduct HSSE audits, inspections, and site assessments; identify gaps and drive corrective actions.
• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSSE requirements and support safety initiatives and workforce engagement.
• Review, analyze, and report HSSE performance metrics, KPIs, incidents, and trends to drive improvement.
• Facilitate coordination between the client, contractors, and stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture.

Skills

HSSE management

Audits & inspections

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Incident investigation

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, OH&S, Environmental Science, or related

5–10 years HSSE experience on major projects

Knowledge of HSSE systems, risk processes, contractor mgmt

Experience with audits, inspections, reviews, reporting

Strong communication & influencing skills

Willingness to travel and work on sites

Job description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

• Provide independent HSSE assurance and oversight of contractor-led construction activities, ensuring compliance with project requirements, contractual obligations, and applicable regulations
• Review and assess contractor HSSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, and safe work systems to ensure alignment with client and project standards
• Conduct HSSE audits, inspections, and site assessments, identifying gaps and driving corrective and preventive actions
• Monitor contractor compliance with project HSSE requirements and support the implementation of safety initiatives, awareness programs, and workforce engagement activities
• Review, analyze, and report HSSE performance metrics, KPIs, incidents, observations, and trends, providing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Facilitate effective coordination between the client, contractors, and project stakeholders to promote a strong safety culture and ensure consistent HSSE performance.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
• Minimum 5-10 years of HSSE experience supporting major construction, infrastructure, energy, industrial, or Owner's Engineer projects
• Strong knowledge of HSSE management systems, risk management processes, contractor management, and incident investigation methodologies
• Demonstrated experience conducting HSSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and performance reporting within complex project environments
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influencing skills, with the ability to advise project teams and contractors effectively.
• Willingness to travel and work on project sites as required, with a strong commitment to fostering a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

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