Safety Supervisor

SMEC (An SJ Group Company); Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 380,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC (An SJ Group Company) in the Philippines is seeking a qualified HSE professional to support the HSE Manager in ensuring legal compliance and safety program delivery across construction and infrastructure projects. The role emphasizes hazard control, regulatory compliance, and site safety leadership.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of HSE experience, a relevant degree, and strong knowledge of local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field.
• Completed BOSH/COSH training; accredited Safety Officer preferred.
• 3-5 years of HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Philippine OSH regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work systems, emergency response, and contractor safety management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in HSE reporting, documentation, and safety training.
• Willing to accept Project-based status.

Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE Manager to ensure the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation.
• Assist the HSE Manager to implement and maintain an environment health safety program involving hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous material/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Support the HSE Manager to plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Support the HSE Manager to plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfils guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Provides technical support to project managers.
• Develops and maintains project environmental health and safety program
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, and submittals.
• Reports the status of projects,
• Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Risk assessment

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

BOSH/COSH training

Job description

Job Description:

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the HSE Manager to ensure the business is legally compliant with all health and safety legislation
• Assist the HSE Manager to implement and maintain an environment health safety program involving hazard identification evaluation and control, accident/injury prevention, hazardous material/waste management, emergency preparedness, fire/life safety, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Support the HSE Manager to plans, implements, and conducts preventative care, safety, and compliance training programs.
• Support the HSE Manager to plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Provides project management team with guidance on health and safety and confirm project site fulfils guidelines and regulations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Guarantees that all work is performed in accordance with approved manuals, internal policies and procedures, contract documents, and good engineering practices.
• Provides technical support to project managers.
• Develops and maintains project environmental health and safety program
• Coordinates and monitors schedule updates, and submittals.
• Reports the status of projects,
• Participates in team meetings and provides regular on-site project presence.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health, or related field.
• Completed BOSH/COSH training; accredited Safety Officer preferred.
• 3-5 years of HSE experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of Philippine OSH regulations and safety standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, site inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Familiarity with Permit-to-Work systems, emergency response, and contractor safety management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in HSE reporting, documentation, and safety training.
• Willing to accept Project-based status

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