Assistant Manager Safety

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Safety

Location: Site / Project Based

Department: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Reporting To: Safety Manager / HSE Head

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. Safety Planning & Implementation

• Assist in developing, reviewing, and implementing site-specific HSE plans, method statements, job safety analysis (JSA/JHA) and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements, client standards, and international codes (OSHA, ISO 45001, OHSAS etc.).
• Establish emergency response procedures, conduct mock drills and maintain preparedness.

2. Site Monitoring & Inspections

• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, walk-downs, and report unsafe conditions/acts with actionable recommendations.
• Verify and approve work permits (PTW) for high-risk activities such as lifting, hot works, confined space entry, working at height, excavation, scaffolding, formwork, MEP works, etc.
• Monitor critical equipment (PPE, lifting tools, machinery) for safety compliance.

3. Safety Training & Awareness

• Conduct toolbox talks, induction training, and competency assessments for workers, subcontractors, staff, and labor.
• Promote awareness campaigns on safety topics (work at height, electrical safety, housekeeping, fire safety, etc.).
• Identify skill gaps and propose safety training programs.

4. Incident Management

• Lead incident/accident investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), near-miss reporting, and develop corrective & preventive action plans.
• Maintain documentation and timely reporting to Safety Manager and client.

5. Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain safety records, permits, checklists, hazard registers, emergency records, inspection logs, and safety KPI data.
• Ensure statutory compliance with local safety laws, labor codes, and construction standards.

6. Stakeholder Coordination

• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, client HSE teams and vendors to implement best HSE practices.
• Act as a safety ambassador and maintain positive safety culture across all teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of construction safety procedures, risk assessment, and PTW systems.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and training ability.
• Analytical thinking for incident investigation and RCA.
• Ability to build safety culture among diverse workforce.

Educational Qualifications

• Diploma/BE/B.Tech in Engineering (Civil/Mechanical/Electrical) or relevant technical field.
• Mandatory Safety Certifications: ADIS / PDIS / NEBOSH IGC / IOSH / Diploma in Safety (1-year).
• Additional certifications (First Aid, Fire Safety, Scaffold Inspector, Lifting Supervisor) are an advantage.

Experience

• 12+ years (depending on company requirement) in construction safety for high-rise buildings, industrial projects, infrastructure, or commercial or residential projects.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹55,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid sick time

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently in Bengaluru ?
• Do you have minimum 10 years of experience into EHS i n high rise residential projects ?
• Are you available for F2F Interview ?
• Do you have Mivan/aluform experience?
• Your current notice period ?

Experience:

• EHS: 10 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Required)
• NEBOSH Certification (Required)
• ADIS Certification (Required)