WSH Officer

Sing Yiet Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sing Yiet Civil Engineering Contractor Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled EHS professional to lead workplace safety and regulatory compliance on our construction sites in Singapore. The role emphasizes enforcing WSH rules, conducting risk assessments and driving continuous safety improvements across projects.

You will develop and update EHS policies, perform site inspections, and provide guidance to project teams, subcontractors and clients. A Specialist Diploma and 5+ years in the field are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Specialist Diploma or equivalent, preferably in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Possess relevant WSH qualifications / certifications required for the role.
• Familiar with Singapore workplace safety and health legislation, environmental regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Good knowledge of construction site safety practices, risk assessment, Safe Work Procedures and control measures.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a WSHO / EHS professional in the construction industry.
• Experience in sewerage, drainage, underground infrastructure or PUB projects will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in managing safety requirements for high-risk construction activities such as excavation, confined space work, lifting operations and underground works will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with workers, supervisors, project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good observation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, responsible and committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety, health and environmental protection.
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and maintain EHS / WSH rules, regulations and safe work practices at project sites to prevent accidents, injuries, environmental pollution and occupational health risks.
• Develop, review and update EHS policies, procedures, risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and other relevant EHS documentation.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, identify unsafe conditions and practices, recommend appropriate control measures and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve workplace safety and health performance in accordance with company policies, project requirements and statutory regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented for high-risk construction activities.
• Provide EHS guidance and support to project teams, supervisors, workers and subcontractors on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct EHS induction, toolbox meetings, safety briefings and training programmes for employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences, identify root causes and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Monitor the implementation of EHS requirements by subcontractors and ensure compliance with project and statutory requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of EHS records, inspection reports, training records, incident reports and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate and follow up on statutory inspections, testing and certification of relevant equipment, machinery and workplace safety requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response procedures, drills and incident reporting.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and relevant authorities on EHS / WSH matters when required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuously improve EHS standards across project sites.
• Ensure construction activities, particularly sewerage and underground works, are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Skills

WSHO Certification

Construction Safety

Risk Assessment

Safety Audits

Communication

Education

Specialist Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Enforce and maintain EHS / WSH rules, regulations and safe work practices at project sites to prevent accidents, injuries, environmental pollution and occupational health risks.
• Develop, review and update EHS policies, procedures, risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures (SWP) and other relevant EHS documentation.
• Conduct regular site safety inspections and audits, identify unsafe conditions and practices, recommend appropriate control measures and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor and improve workplace safety and health performance in accordance with company policies, project requirements and statutory regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented for high-risk construction activities.
• Provide EHS guidance and support to project teams, supervisors, workers and subcontractors on safe work practices and regulatory requirements.
• Plan and conduct EHS induction, toolbox meetings, safety briefings and training programmes for employees and subcontractors.
• Investigate workplace incidents, near misses and unsafe occurrences, identify root causes and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Monitor the implementation of EHS requirements by subcontractors and ensure compliance with project and statutory requirements.
• Ensure proper maintenance of EHS records, inspection reports, training records, incident reports and other relevant documentation.
• Coordinate and follow up on statutory inspections, testing and certification of relevant equipment, machinery and workplace safety requirements.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response procedures, drills and incident reporting.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and relevant authorities on EHS / WSH matters when required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and continuously improve EHS standards across project sites.
• Ensure construction activities, particularly sewerage and underground works, are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Job Specifications

• Minimum Specialist Diploma or equivalent, preferably in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Possess relevant WSH qualifications / certifications required for the role.
• Familiar with Singapore workplace safety and health legislation, environmental regulations and other relevant statutory requirements.
• Good knowledge of construction site safety practices, risk assessment, Safe Work Procedures and control measures.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience as a WSHO / EHS professional in the construction industry.
• Experience in sewerage, drainage, underground infrastructure or PUB projects will be highly advantageous.
• Experience in managing safety requirements for high-risk construction activities such as excavation, confined space work, lifting operations and underground works will be an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with workers, supervisors, project teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Good observation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, responsible and committed to maintaining high standards of workplace safety, health and environmental protection.
• Able to work independently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced construction environment.