Senior Manager Safety
Role Overview
We are seeking a
seasoned professional to lead the Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)
function across all our real estate and construction projects. The Safety Head
will be responsible for defining and executing the safety strategy, ensuring
statutory compliance, conducting regular audits and risk assessments, and
fostering a strong culture of safety among employees, contractors, and
stakeholders.
Key
Responsibilities
- Develop,
implement, and oversee the company’s safety management system across all
sites.
- Ensure
compliance with statutory requirements, regulatory standards, and company
policies related to HSE.
- Lead
safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and
recommend preventive measures.
- Establish
contractor safety management frameworks, including induction, training,
and performance monitoring.
- Investigate
incidents/accidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective and
preventive actions.
- Conduct
regular safety awareness programs, toolbox talks, and training sessions
for employees and contractors.
- Collaborate
with project teams to integrate safety into planning, execution, and
handover stages of all projects.
- Develop
and monitor HSE KPIs, dashboards, and reporting systems for management
review.
- Stay
updated on latest safety practices, tools, and statutory amendments to
ensure organizational compliance.
- Drive
continuous improvement initiatives to achieve a “Zero Incident” culture.
Qualifications
& Experience
- Diploma
in Safety/Industrial Safety/Fire & Safety from a recognized institute.
- Minimum
10 years of proven experience in HSE management, preferably in
construction/real estate.
- Strong
knowledge of regulatory standards, IS codes, NBC, and local/state safety
norms.
- Hands-on
experience in contractor safety management and incident prevention
strategies.
- Certifications
such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA, or equivalent preferred.
- Excellent
leadership, communication, and training skills.
- Ability
to influence stakeholders and instill a culture of safety at all
organizational levels.