Safety Advisor II

Key Responsibilities: Safety Leadership & Culture Act as field-based safety coach and mentor to execution and construction team. Represents the client's safety on site, promoting a proactive and positive safety culture. Encourage reporting of all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions. Lead by example in enforcing safety standards and behaviors. HSE Oversight & Compliance Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations. Ensure contractor adherence to project-specific HSE plans policies and procedures. Review and approve contractor safety plans, method statements, and risk assessments. Ensure compliance with local regulations and international safety standards where applicable. Site Engagement & Audits Participate in daily engagements with contractor and client construction teams. Identify safety practices, hazardous conditions, and non-compliance issues. Issue safety observations, notices, and non-conformance reports (NCRs). Follow up to ensure timely corrective and preventive actions are implemented. Risk Management & Hazard Control Identify potential risks associated with construction activities focused on high-risk work (e.g. lifting operations, working at heights, electrical works, confined spaces). Ensure appropriate control measures are implemented and maintained. Review job safety analysis (JSAs) task risk assessments. Support planning and safety execution of complex or specialized activities (e.g. workshop installation, equipment setup). Incident Management & Reporting Lead or participate in incidents, accidents, and near miss investigations. Ensure root cause analysis is conducted and corrective actions are implemented. Maintain accurate records of incidents and safety performance metrics. Report incidents to client leadership with clear recommendations for prevention. Safety Monitoring & Performance Tracking Support contractor in tracking safety KPIs, including incident rates, near misses, and audit findings. Monitor contractor safety performance and intervene where necessary. Provide regular safety reports highlighting trends, risks, and improvement actions. Training & Awareness Deliver client’s Personal Safety Management System training and field coaching to contractors and client personnel. Ensure all personnel on-site receive appropriate safety inductions and training. Support and monitor daily toolbox talks and safety briefings. Collaborate with contractor to promote continuous safety awareness initiatives across campus. Ensure workers are trained for specialized activities and equipment use. Coordination & Communication Coordinate with client Site Leadership, contractors, and consultants on safety matters. Participate in project meetings to address safety challenges and updates. Communicate safety expectations clearly across multilingual and multi-contractor environments. Serve as the field point of contact to all safety, health, and emergency preparedness and response related issues. Emergency Preparedness Ensure emergency response plans are in place and effectively communicated. Participate in emergency response drills for fire, medical emergencies, evacuation scenarios, etc. Verify availability and readiness of emergency equipment and resources. Documentation & Compliance Control Maintain accurate and organized safety documentation, training records, including inspections, permits, incident reports. Review contractor safety documentation for accuracy and compliance. Ensure proper permitting systems are in place (e.g. hot work, confined space entry, lifting permits). Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering or related field. Minimum 7-12 years of construction safety experience, preferably on large-scale construction projects. Professional certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent are highly desirable. Experience working as a client/owner representative in a is an advantage.