Safety Manager

Surbana Consultants Pte Ltd – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) branch; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking an experienced HSE leader to develop and maintain safety, health, and environmental programs in line with Philippine laws and client needs. You will lead risk assessments, investigations, audits, and training to drive zero-harm performance.

The role requires DOLE accreditation or eligibility, 40-Hour BOSH, and extensive experience with large projects. You will mentor HSE staff and collaborate with clients and regulators to ensure compliant, sustainable operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of the mandatory 40-Hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training.
• DOLE-accredited Safety Practitioner and/or Safety Consultant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international HSE standards.
• Experience managing HSE for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ISO standards and local construction safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, and client requirements.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and the implementation of control measures.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Plan and conduct HSE audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, response plans, and drills.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, coaching, and leadership engagement.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics and KPIs to management.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HSE personnel to support safety objectives.

Skills

HSE management

Regulatory knowledge

Construction safety

OSHA/ISO familiarity

Professional memberships

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine safety, health, and environmental laws, regulations, and client requirements.
• Ensuring the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and the implementation of appropriate control measures.
• Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective and preventive action programs.
• Plan and conduct HSE audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring activities.
• Manage emergency preparedness programs, response plans, and emergency drills.
• Promote a positive safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, coaching, and leadership engagement.
• Monitor and report HSE performance metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Manage consultant, contractor and subcontractor compliance with HSE requirements and safety standards.
• Ensure environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies, clients, and stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HSE personnel to support organizational safety and environmental objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero harm, reduce risks, and enhance overall HSE performance.
• Support project and operational teams in maintaining safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplaces.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental Management.
• Must be a DOLE-accredited Safety Practitioner and/or Safety Consultant.
• Completion of the mandatory 40-Hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements and international HSE standards.
• Experience managing HSE requirements for large-scale construction and infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with OSHA, ISO standards, and local construction safety regulations.
• Membership in recognized HSE professional organizations is preferred.

Willing to accept Project-based status

About SMEC

For 75 years, SMEC has built a reputation as a trusted partner on major transport and energy infrastructure projects around the world. Our design leaders and specialist teams draw on deep expertise and experience delivering projects across a range of diverse environments, from some of the world’s most remote locations to some of the densest urban surroundings. We understand the value of relationships to ensure that we comprehensively address all requirements at each stage in a project’s development. By closely collaborating with our clients, contractors, subcontractors and asset operators, we deliver commercially informed design thinking through local specialists who understand on-the-ground context and industry expectations.

We stand apart through our historically diverse, globally connected workforce, operating out of more than 40 countries with strong local relationships. Our diverse workforce of professionals are highly respected experts who bring talent, experience and passion to their fields. Challenging boundaries, we look beyond the project scope to ensure we leave a positive impact in the communities we live and work in and allow present and future generations to thrive. At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!

SMEC is a global engineering, management and development consultancy delivering innovative solutions for our clients and partners. Leveraging our 70-year history of delivering nation-building infrastructure, we provide technical expertise and advanced engineering services to resolve complex challenges across major infrastructure and energy projects. SMEC has a long and proud history which dates back to Australia’s iconic Snowy Mountains Hydroelectric Scheme in 1949, one of the largest and most complex hydroelectric schemes in the world.

Headquartered in Australia, we have offices across more than 35 countries in Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Africa and the Americas. Together with our clients and partners, we deliver projects that directly contribute to improving health, quality of life and development outcomes for communities and neighborhoods around the world. Driven by innovation, ingenuity and skill, our people have shaped these outcomes in some of the world’s most remote and challenging environments. Since 2016, SMEC has been a member of the Surbana Jurong Group, an Asia-based global powerhouse of over 16,000 employees. Through our network of global specialists and by collaborating with local partners, we connect clients with the best teams and capabilities to deliver sustainable solutions.