Manager - Health, Safety and Environment at Hayleys… · Sri Lanka

Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

Location: Sri Lanka

Manager - Health, Safety and Environment

The Manager – Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) will be responsible for overseeing health, safety and environmental practices across the organisation, with a particular focus on MEP installation, testing and commissioning activities.

The role involves developing and implementing HSE policies, conducting risk assessments, monitoring regulatory compliance and promoting a strong safety culture across project sites. The Manager – HSE will play a key role in minimising workplace hazards, ensuring safe working practices and maintaining compliance with company standards and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement and enforce HSE policies and procedures specific to MEP installation, testing and commissioning activities.
  • Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses (JSAs) for MEP works, including electrical installations, HVAC systems, piping and plumbing.
  • Monitor site activities to ensure compliance with safety standards, permit-to-work systems and approved method statements.
  • Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and compliance checks across all MEP operations.
  • Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, prepare reports and implement appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
  • Ensure the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe working practices across all MEP teams.
  • Coordinate emergency response procedures, fire safety measures and evacuation drills.
  • Liaise with clients, consultants and regulatory authorities on HSE matters relating to MEP works.
  • Promote a strong safety culture through awareness programmes, training and continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile:

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Business Administration or a related field.
• Candidates with prior service in the Army or Police will be given preference.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in HSE and/or administrative roles.
• At least two years’ experience in an Assistant HSE Manager, HSE Manager or similar supervisory position.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, risk management principles and safe working practices.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining safety management systems.
• Strong communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, consultants and regulatory authorities.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.