Safety Manager

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.