Safety Officer

Prescon Philippines,Inc.; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 391,000 - 725,000; Full time

Job summary

Prescon Philippines, Inc. is seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across our construction projects in Metro Manila. This full-time role focuses on protecting employees, subcontractors, and the surrounding community.

The successful candidate will implement policies, conduct audits, and drive continuous safety improvements. With at least 2 years in a similar role and knowledge of OHS regulations, you will liaise with project managers and site

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Safety Officer or in a similar role within construction.
• Understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address safety risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in using safety management software and tools.
• Relevant safety certifications or qualifications (COSH) would be highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate health and safety risks.
• Develop and implement comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Investigate incidents and accidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to project managers and site supervisors on safety matters.
• Collaborate with the broader construction team to integrate safety into project planning.
• Maintain detailed records and reporting on safety performance metrics.

Skills

Safety management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety software

Education

COSH certification

Tools

Safety software tools

Job description

About the role

We are seeking a dedicated Safety Officer to join our team at Prescon Philippines, Inc. This full-time role will be based in our projects in Metro Manila, and is responsible for ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance across our construction projects. As a Safety Officer, you will play a crucial part in protecting our employees, subcontractors, and the wider community we operate in.

What you'll be doing

1. Conducting regular site inspections and audits to identify and mitigate potential health and safety risks
2. Developing and implementing comprehensive safety policies, procedures, and training programs
3. Investigating incidents and accidents, and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence
4. Monitoring compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations
5. Providing expert advice and guidance to project managers and site supervisors on safety-related matters
6. Collaborating with the broader construction team to integrate safety considerations into all aspects of project planning and delivery
7. Maintaining detailed records and reporting on safety performance metrics

What we're looking for

1. Minimum 2 years of experience as a Safety Officer or in a similar role within the construction industry.
2. Thorough understanding of occupational health and safety legislation, regulations, and best practices.
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and address safety risks.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with all stakeholders.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
6. Proficiency in using safety management software and tools.
7. Relevant safety certifications or qualifications (COSH) would be highly advantageous.