QHSSE Manager

Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Manager

Job Responsibilities

The Workplace Safety & Health (WSH) Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing all Workplace Safety & Health matters within the Company, ensuring compliance with the Workplace Safety and Health Act, subsidiary legislation, and client requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop, implement and maintain the Company's Workplace Safety & Health Management System (WSHMS).

• Ensure compliance with all applicable Workplace Safety & Health legislation, regulations, Codes of Practice and industry standards.

• Advise Management on WSH policies, legal requirements and best practices to promote a strong safety culture.

• Conduct workplace safety inspections, audits and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Review and approve Risk Assessments (RA), Safe Work Procedures (SWP), Method Statements and lifting plans where applicable.

• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents and near misses, prepare investigation reports, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.

• Liaise with clients, government authorities (e.g. MOM, WSH Council, SCDF), auditors and external stakeholders on all WSH-related matters.

• Plan and conduct safety inductions, toolbox meetings, emergency drills and WSH training programmes for employees and subcontractors.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with Permit-to-Work (PTW) systems and site safety requirements.

• Lead and supervise the Company's WSH team, including WSH Officers, Coordinators and Safety Supervisors.

• Monitor safety performance indicators and prepare monthly WSH reports and statistics for Management review.

• Ensure timely reporting of workplace incidents and statutory notifications where required.

• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety through safety campaigns, inspections, behavioural safety initiatives and employee engagement programmes.

• Assist Management in maintaining relevant certifications, including bizSAFE, ISO 45001 and other management systems where applicable.

• Perform any other duties assigned by Management relating to Workplace Safety & Health.

Job Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Workplace Safety & Health, Engineering or a related discipline.

• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer (WSHO) with the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

• Minimum 5 years of relevant WSH experience, preferably in the construction, heavy lifting, engineering or logistics industry.

• Strong knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Health Act, WSH Regulations and Singapore safety legislation.

• Familiarity with ISO 45001 and bizSAFE requirements will be an advantage.

• Good communication, leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.