Assistant Manager (Environmental Health & Safety)

About the role

NUS is looking for an Assistant Manager (Environmental Health & Safety) to oversee the Safety and Health Management System in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. The scope covers heavy engineering works and machinery, regulated chemicals and hazardous substances, ionising and non-ionising radiation, and laser equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the department's Safety & Health Management System in line with statutory and institutional requirements
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental and fire safety regulations, including licences and statutory obligations
• Advise on hazard identification, risk assessment and safe work practices for laboratories, hazardous materials, radiation sources and engineering equipment
• Oversee laboratory safety, including commissioning and decommissioning, and safe operation of facilities and equipment
• Administer Permit-to-Work systems and high-risk work controls such as LOTO
• Plan and run safety inspections, audits and compliance reviews, and close audit findings
• Lead incident reporting and investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Develop emergency response plans, coordinate drills and business continuity planning
• Deliver safety training, briefings and engagement initiatives, and serve as secretariat for S&H committees
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and external authorities such as MOM, NEA and SCDF, and perform specialised functions like radiation monitoring, leak testing and dosimetry tracking
• Maintain S&H records, support management reviews and provide backup support to other S&H staff

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), Engineering or a related discipline
• At least 3 years of relevant experience in construction, laboratory or engineering environments; candidates with fewer years but strong academic background may be considered
• Good knowledge of the Workplace Safety and Health Act and related Singapore regulations
• Competency in hazard identification, risk assessment and control measures (HAZID, HAZOP, JSA/RA)
• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) with MOM preferred; Certified Fire Safety Manager (SCDF) and ISO 14001/45001 internal auditor certifications preferred
• Construction Safety Orientation Course (CSOC/BCSS) and Work-at-Height Assessor/Supervisor certification are advantages
• Open to fixed term contract

Required skills

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills