Senior Health and Safety Adviser

Mott MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy committed to delivering impactful work that shapes the future.

We are a team of over 20,000 experts working across the world in more than 50 countries.
We are proud to be part of an ever-changing global industry, delivering transformative work that’s defining our future. It’s our people who power that performance. As an employee-owned business, we invest in creating a space for everyone to feel safe and valued and empowered with the right tools and support. 

Whether you want to pursue excellence in your specialism or broaden your experience with flexible roles across our business, you’ll be connected to a community of global experts championing you to be your best. Join us and shape your story with Mott MacDonald, where everyone has the opportunity to be brilliant.

We are looking for an experienced safety officer to assist in ensuring a safe working environment on construction sites by supporting the implementation and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures. 

Main responsibilities include 

• Conduct regular site inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations. 

• Monitor the use of safety equipment and ensure it is in good, working condition. 

• Assist in conducting risk assessments to identify and evaluate potential risks on the construction site. 

• Recommend and implement preventative measures to mitigate identified risks. 

• Provide basic safety training and education to workers and contractors. 

• Ensure all staff members are aware of and understand safety protocols and procedures. 

• Prepare detailed incident reports and perform root cause analysis to prevent future occurrences. 

• Investigate accidents and near-misses to identify areas for improvement. 

• Support the development and implementation of health and safety policies and procedures. 

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and regulations. 

• Liaise with site managers, supervisors, and workers to promote a culture of safety. 

• Provide feedback and suggestions for improving safety measures on-site. 

The candidate must have 

• Good verbal and written communication skills. 

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite or related software. 

• Ability to remain flexible and efficient in a fast-paced environment. 

• Strong attention to detail and vigilance in identifying safety violations. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Prior construction experience in industrial project. 

Minimum qualification 

• Diploma / BE / BTech in Civil Engineering.  

• Relevant certifications in occupational health and safety are a plus. 

• Experience:  4 to 5 Years.  

• Industry: Industrial Development 

• Functional Area:  As mentioned above. 

Flexible working
At Mott MacDonald, we support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:

• Agile working
• Critical illness and compassionate leave
• Paternity Leave
• Group term life insurance, and Group medical insurance coverage
• Career mobility options
• Short and Long-term global employment opportunities
• Global collaboration and knowledge sharing