Deputy Project Safety Manager

About the role

This Deputy Project Safety Manager monitors contractors' safety performance and takes part actively in site safety management, reporting immediately to the relevant parties on actions needed. The role covers design for safety, workplace safety and health (WSH) matters, inspections, incident reporting and monthly safety reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor contractors' safety performance and highlight immediate actions to the relevant parties
• Follow up on safety matters related to Design for Safety (DfS) and WSH
• Conduct safety inspections, photograph unsafe acts and conditions and bring them to the main contractor's attention
• Issue and follow up on field observation notices and safety non-conformance notices, and ensure contractors carry out emergency responses
• Carry out roving safety inspections, emergency and incident response and fact-finding
• Submit a daily safety inspection report to the OIC and lead monthly site safety inspections reported to the Superintending Officer
• Organise and take part in regular safety site walks and inspections with clients and stakeholders
• Submit monthly reports on safety indicators and trending analysis of safety performance
• Report accidents, incidents and near misses to the OIC with full details
• Inspect precast elements

Required profile

• Certificate in Workplace Safety and Health Management in Construction (bizSAFE Level 2) or equivalent
• Registered as a Workplace Safety and Health Officer with MOM, with at least 3 years of practice
• Minimum 5 years of WSH experience in deep excavation works, preferably 5 years with a developer or main contractor
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing a team of site safety personnel
• Degree in engineering, workplace safety and health or a related qualification
• Certificate in DfS appreciation and lifting operations, plus Lifting Operations certification

Required skills

• Conversant with statutory safety and health codes and requirements
• Site safety inspections, incident investigation and reporting