Assistant Manager - Health, Safety and Environmental (HSSE) in Construction

Assistant Manager

Job Title

Assistant Manager

Job Description Summary

This role is responsible for implementing and monitoring health, safety, and environmental (HSSE) practices across construction and fit-out projects to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and company standards. The role involves hazard identification, risk assessment, contractor management, and promoting a strong safety culture across multiple sites.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Implement and monitor HSSE practices at base build and interior fit-out sites in compliance with BOCW Act and applicable state regulations.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement control measures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Develop and enforce safety management plans, safe systems of work, and ensure compliance through regular site monitoring.
• Ensure contractors adhere to safety requirements, including preparation and execution of safe work method statements.
• Conduct safety audits, inspections, and prepare timely reports with actionable insights.
• Train and guide contractors and vendors on safety standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Facilitate effective communication and consultation with site teams to promote a strong safety culture.
• Review emergency preparedness plans and ensure readiness for timely response across sites.
• Manage safety operations across multiple sites as a shared resource, ensuring consistency and compliance.

About You:

• Minimum 6+ years of experience in construction safety management, preferably in interior fit-out projects.
• Diploma in Industrial Safety Management or equivalent technical qualification from a recognized institute.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH/IOSH are mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of statutory safety regulations (BOCW Act, state rules) and site safety practices.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience in safety documentation and reporting.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

• Being part of a growing global company;
• Career development and a promote from within culture;
• An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

 

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.

 

 

 

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Experience Level

Senior Level