Professional, Health, Safety, Security & Environment

HAA-Jones Lang LaSalle (Philippines), Inc.; Makati; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL Philippines seeks an HSE Officer for Project & Development Services. The role is hands-on, field-based, supporting project teams, contractors and clients to build a proactive safety culture throughout the lifecycle.

You will drive governance, inspections, risk assessments, incidents investigations and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with Philippine OSH laws and JLL standards.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related technical field.
• Certified Safety Officer (SO3 or higher) accredited by DOLE with valid DOLE Order No. 198-18.
• Additional HSE certifications are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Philippine OSH legislation and JLL HSE standards.
• Lead HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments on projects.
• Maintain a visible safety presence on site and intervene to stop unsafe conditions.
• Support contractor onboarding, inductions, monitor compliance and performance.
• Lead or support incident investigations and drive corrective actions.
• Advise project/construction managers on HSE, conduct safety briefings.
• Prepare HSE reports, dashboards and track leading/lagging indicators.

Skills

HSE leadership

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Incident investigation

Safety awareness

Communication

OSHA knowledge

MS Office

Education

Diploma/degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Certified Safety Officer (SO3 or higher)

Tools

MS Office

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 people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you have deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you are looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

About the role

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer – Project & Development Services (PDS), Philippines. JLL PDS Philippines is looking for an HSE Officer to provide HSE leadership, technical expertise and on-site oversight so that projects are delivered safely and in compliance with regulations. The role is hands-on and field-based. You will work closely with project delivery teams, contractors and clients to build a proactive, accountable safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities

• Governance & compliance: Ensure compliance with Philippine OSH legislation and JLL/project HSE standards. Coordinate statutory submissions and liaise with regulators, including DOLE.
• Assurance & risk management: Lead project HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments. Review contractor HSE plans, method statements and permit-to-work arrangements. Make sure gaps and non-conformances are closed out on time.
• Frontline safety intervention: Maintain a visible presence on site and step in on unsafe conditions or behaviours, using stop-work authority where needed. Verify critical controls for high-risk work such as working at height, lifting, electrical works and confined spaces.
• Contractor HSE management: Support contractor onboarding and inductions, monitor compliance and performance, and elevate significant deficiencies to project management.
• Incident management & continuous improvement: Lead or support investigations of incidents, near misses and high-potential events. Drive corrective and preventive actions and share lessons learned.
• Leadership & stakeholder engagement: Act as HSE advisor to project and construction managers, facilitate safety briefings and workshops, and coach junior HSE personnel where applicable.
• Performance monitoring & reporting: Prepare HSE reports and dashboards, track leading and lagging indicators, and elevate significant risks and recurring issues.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field
• Certified Safety Officer (SO3 or higher) accredited by DOLE, with valid certification under DOLE Department Order No. 198-18
• Additional HSE certifications are an advantage

Experience

• Preferably 7-10 years of relevant HSE experience, with substantial exposure to construction, engineering or project delivery environments
• Experience managing HSE across complex projects with multiple contractors
• Strong working knowledge of Philippine OSH legislation and construction safety requirements
• Practical experience in HSE audits, risk assessments, high-risk work management and incident investigations
• Experience in project management consultancy (PMC), client-side project delivery or multinational organisations is an advantage

Key skills

• HSE technical knowledge
• Safety leadership
• Risk assessment
• Contractor management
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Problem-solving
• Incident investigation
• HSE assurance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• HSE reporting systems

What success looks like

• Consistent verification of critical risk controls on high-risk activities
• Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions
• Improved contractor compliance and frontline engagement
• Accurate and timely incident reporting and follow-up
• A positive contribution to HSE culture and continuous improvement

Location: On-site –Makati, Philippines

JLL is a leading global real estate and investment management company. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please email [e-mail] to request accommodations. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page.

Jones Lang LaSalle ("JLL") is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [e-mail].

We help our people thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong. Together, we strive to be exceptional and shape a better world. For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with operations in over 80 countries around the world, our employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.