Senior HSE Manager: Zero-Harm & Compliance Leader

SMEC; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 1,000,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

SMEC is seeking a seasoned Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Lead to drive policy development, compliance, and continuous improvement across large-scale construction projects in the Philippines.

The successful candidate will manage risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, training, and stakeholder liaison, ensuring alignment with DOLE requirements, ISO standards, and client specifications while fostering a strong safety culture.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field required.
• 10+ years in Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management.
• Must hold DOLE accreditation as Safety Practitioner/Consultant.
• Completion of 40-Hour BOSH training.
• Strong knowledge of local regulatory requirements and ISO/OSH standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Ensure compliance with Philippine safety, health, and environmental laws and client requirements.
• Lead hazard identification, risk assessments, and 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 and leadership engagement.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and KPIs for management review.
• Ensure environmental compliance including waste management and sustainability initiatives.
• Liaise with regulators, clients, and stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Lead, mentor, and develop HSE personnel for organizational safety objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to achieve zero harm.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Incident investigation

Audits & compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder liaison

Education

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

DOLE-accredited Safety Practitioner and/or Safety Consultant

40-Hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) training

Experience managing HSE for large-scale construction/infrastructure projects

Job description

SMEC is seeking a seasoned Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Lead to drive policy development, compliance, and continuous improvement across large-scale construction projects in the Philippines.

The successful candidate will manage risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, training, and stakeholder liaison, ensuring alignment with DOLE requirements, ISO standards, and client specifications while fostering a strong safety culture.