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We are currently seeking an experienced Senior HSE Manager (Site) to lead Health, Safety & Environmental performance on a major project site in Australia.
This is a key leadership role responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client requirements, and protecting our people, environment, and operations.
- Lead and manage the site-based HSE function on a large-scale construction/EPCM project
- Drive a proactive safety culture, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance
- Provide visible leadership and guidance to project teams, contractors, and stakeholders on all HSE matters
- Ensure compliance with Australian legislation, client requirements, and Fluor standards
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE programs, procedures, and initiatives
- Oversee and mentor the HSE team on site, including resource planning and capability development
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and gap analyses to identify and mitigate potential hazards
- Lead incident prevention, investigation, and corrective action processes
- Support project leadership in balancing safe execution with productivity and delivery targets
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies
- Lead contractor management activities across multiple contractors and subcontractors operating within extended and geographically dispersed work areas
- Ensure effective coordination and alignment of contractor HSE management systems, standards, and field execution practices across all project interfaces
- Balance Principal Contractor obligations and statutory requirements with site and corporate governance programs, client expectations, and operational delivery needs
- Monitor contractor compliance through inspections, audits, assurance activities, and performance reviews to ensure adherence to project HSE requirements
- Facilitate collaboration and communication between contractors to manage overlapping activities, SIMOPS, high-risk work, and shared workplace hazards
- Provide strategic oversight of contractor onboarding, prequalification, mobilisation, and ongoing HSE performance management throughout the project lifecycle
- Minimum 10 years of HSE experience within construction projects
- Demonstrated experience working in large-scale EPCM project environments
- Strong understanding of site-based HSE management in complex industrial/mining settings
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple contractors across large or geographically dispersed project work fronts
- Strong knowledge of Principal Contractor responsibilities, contractor governance frameworks, and contractor assurance processes
- Proven ability to balance operational execution requirements with governance, compliance, and client expectations in high-risk project environments
- Proven track record in leading HSE teams and influencing senior stakeholders
- Solid knowledge of HSE regulations and standards in Australia
- Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science or similar (or equivalent experience)
- Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage across all levels
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.
