WSH Manager

About the role

SMITECH is seeking an experienced WSH Manager to lead workplace safety and health management for a major M&E construction project in Singapore.

This role is suitable for a MOM-registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer / WSHO with strong hands-on experience managing WSH systems, site risk management, incident prevention, subcontractor safety control, audits, inspections and safety culture initiatives for construction, infrastructure or M&E project environments.

This project role is to be based on site on a 5.5-day work week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the project WSH function in accordance with the WSH Act, project requirements, client expectations and internal safety procedures.
• Develop, implement and maintain the project WSH Management System, safety plans, emergency response procedures and site-specific safety documentation.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, risk assessments and follow-up actions to ensure compliance with approved method statements and safe work procedures.
• Review and monitor risk assessments, method statements, permit-to-work systems, lifting plans, work-at-height controls, confined space controls and other high-risk activities.
• Coordinate with project managers, construction teams, subcontractors, consultants, RE/RTO teams and client representatives on all WSH matters.
• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions; prepare reports and drive corrective / preventive actions to prevent recurrence.
• Lead toolbox meetings, safety briefings, WSH campaigns and site engagement initiatives to strengthen safety ownership across project teams.
• Monitor subcontractor WSH performance and ensure proper safety onboarding, training, documentation and compliance before and during site works.
• Maintain proper WSH records, inspection reports, incident reports, training records, risk assessment registers and statutory documentation.
• Support MOM, client, consultant and internal audits / inspections, and ensure timely closure of findings.
• Promote a strong safety culture where employees, workers and subcontractors take ownership of safe work practices.

Requirements

• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer / WSHO with MOM, with valid registration.
• Minimum 5–8 years of post-registration and practical WSH experience, preferably in construction, M&E, infrastructure, utilities, transport, industrial or public-sector projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Singapore WSH Act, WSH subsidiary regulations, risk management requirements and construction site safety practices.
• Proven experience managing WSH systems, site inspections, risk assessments, permit-to-work controls, incident investigations and subcontractor safety performance.
• Experience in M&E construction activities such as electrical works, ACMV, mechanical installation, fire protection, plumbing and sanitary works will be an advantage.
• Able to lead safety meetings, conduct briefings, manage audits and engage project teams, subcontractors and stakeholders effectively.
• Strong documentation, reporting, communication and follow-up skills.
• Able to work independently on site while coordinating closely with project management and client representatives.
• Candidates with experience in large-scale infrastructure, MRT/LTA-related, airport, utilities, industrial or public-sector construction projects will be an advantage.

About Us

SMITECH is an established M&E contractor involved in mega national projects with a rapidly growing presence across Singapore. We are actively expanding our operations and are inviting experienced, driven M&E and Civil engineering personnel to join our ranks for new and existing projects.

What we are looking for

We need driven professionals who can work closely with our project delivery team and management to troubleshoot roadblocks and deliver quality results for these highly technical roles. Whether your expertise lies in project construction management, quality management, ensuring workplace health safety, managing the commercial numbers as a QS or coordinating models as a BIM professional, we value practical experience and solid industry insight.

Engineering Tomorrow Together

Join us and build your career together with a growing M&E contractor. Apply now!

This role is being sourced through SMITECH directly at this point of time and not accepting applications via external recruitment agencies.