Rail - Health & Safety Specialist (TBM), Philippines

Reference: 300481596_1750764334

Rail -Health & Safety Specialist (TBM) - Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialists are working with a major international Contracting firm who are requiring a Health & Safety Specialist for a ongoing Metro project in Philippines

Opportunity & Responsibilities:

The successful individual shall be joining an International Contractor carrying out the construction of this new Metro project. The project is using TBM tunnelling methods and is just starting construction phase due to delays.

The Chief Health and Safety Expert shall be required to supervise all matters relating to the construction activities of the project including the setting up and monitoring of HSE practices, supervising contractors and reporting to the Project Director & stakeholders.

Requirements for the role are:

  • A degree (undergrad or masters) in Health and Safety
  • 15+ years overall professional experience
  • 5+ years working experience in large Metro/railways/LRT projects infrastructure projects
  • 1+ similar project using TBM tunnelling methods
  • Must be able to demonstrate experience of handling 'difficult situations' such as accidents and incidents.
  • Regional experience would be beneficial

Language:

English

Salary Package:

The salary on offer is flexible depending on level and experience but would be expected to be in the region of $5-6,000 per month

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Chief Health & Safety Expert, Civil Engineering, Occupational Health and Safety Expert, HSE, Construction, Supervision, Contractor, Tunnel, TBM, FIDIC, South East Asia, Philippines, World Bank, WB, Asian Development Bank, ADB, JICA.

Closing Statement

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

Should you wish to know more about this requirement please contact us on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

$5,000.00 - $6,000.00
Per month
USD5000 - USD6000 per month
Added 24/06/2025
Reference: 300481596_1750764334

Rail - Health & Safety Specialist (TBM), Philippines

Philippines Fixed Term Contract Transportation, Rail

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