Safety Manager

lindner facades asia pte. ltd.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

lindner facades asia pte. ltd. seeks a seasoned WSH leader to manage the company’s Workplace Safety & Health functions in Singapore.

You will recruit, develop and supervise a safety team, set corporate WSH policies, and ensure compliance across projects with main contractors and authorities. Strong leadership and MOM registration are essential for driving risk management and continuous improvement. The role requires coordinating with project teams, conducting audits, and overseeing training to

Formación

• Diploma or degree in Workplace Safety & Health or related field.
• Minimum 10 years WSH experience in construction, with 5+ years in supervision.
• Registered MOM WSH Officer (WSHO) status is required.
• Experience managing safety personnel across multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of WSH legislation and risk management.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and bizSAFE is advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage the WSH department with recruitment, supervision and performance management.
• Develop and implement company-wide WSH policies, procedures and KPIs.
• Coordinate with main contractors and authorities on WSH matters.
• Oversee safety documentation: risk assessments, lifting plans, safe work procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and regular safety inspections and audits.
• Lead incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver safety training programmes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Conocimientos

WSH leadership

Regulatory knowledge

ISO 45001 knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Educación

Safety-related degree or diploma

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

1. Safety Management & Leadership

• Lead and manage the company's WSH department, including the recruitment, supervision, development and performance management of safety personnel.
• Develop and implement company-wide WSH policies, procedures, objectives and performance standards.
• Establish clear responsibilities, reporting structures and measurable KPIs for the safety team.
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to project teams on all WSH matters.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement across the organisation.

2. Project Safety Management

• Oversee WSH performance and compliance across multiple construction projects.
• Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to ensure effective implementation of project-specific safety requirements.
• Review and endorse risk assessments, method statements, Safe Work Procedures, lifting plans, Work-at-Height plans and other relevant safety documentation, where authorised and competent to do so.
• Establish and monitor safety control measures for high-risk façade activities, including lifting operations, work at height, façade installation, suspended access equipment and hot works.
• Conduct regular management-level safety inspections, audits and performance reviews.

3. Main Contractor & Stakeholder Coordination

• Serve as the company's primary representative for WSH matters in dealings with Main Contractors, clients, consultants and relevant authorities.
• Attend and participate in project safety meetings, management reviews and safety committees.
• Ensure compliance with Main Contractor safety requirements, contractual obligations and project-specific WSH standards.
• Manage safety-related correspondence, submissions, audits and corrective action requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with Main Contractors and project stakeholders.

4. Regulatory Compliance & WSH Systems

• Ensure compliance with Singapore's Workplace Safety and Health Act, applicable subsidiary legislation, Approved Codes of Practice and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Develop, implement and maintain the company's WSH Management System in accordance with applicable ISO 45001, bizSAFE and project requirements.
• Ensure proper management of statutory WSH records, inspections, training, certifications and regulatory submissions.
• Monitor changes to WSH legislation and industry requirements, and implement necessary improvements.
• Coordinate internal and external WSH audits and ensure timely closure of findings.

5. Incident Management & Safety Performance

• Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, dangerous occurrences and significant near misses.
• Ensure timely incident reporting to relevant authorities and stakeholders in accordance with statutory and contractual requirements.
• Identify root causes, implement corrective and preventive actions, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor safety performance indicators, incident statistics and improvement initiatives.
• Prepare periodic WSH performance reports and management recommendations.

6. Training & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and oversee company-wide safety training programmes and competency requirements.
• Identify training needs and ensure personnel possess the required qualifications and certifications for their assigned activities.
• Implement safety awareness campaigns, toolbox meeting programmes and behavioural safety initiatives.
• Evaluate and continuously improve safety procedures, operational controls and team effectiveness.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Workplace Safety & Health, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant WSH experience in Singapore's construction industry, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Must be a registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
• Proven experience managing safety personnel and overseeing WSH performance across multiple construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Singapore WSH legislation, regulatory requirements, risk management and construction safety practices.
• Experience in façade, curtain wall, structural steel, architectural metalwork or specialist building envelope works will be a strong advantage.
• Sound understanding of work-at-height activities, lifting operations, temporary works and other high-risk construction activities.
• Familiarity with ISO 45001, bizSAFE and WSH management systems.
• Strong leadership, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to engage Main Contractors, clients, project management teams and regulatory authorities.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound professional judgement and manage multiple project priorities.