Senior Consultant, Health & Safety (Engineering Construction)

Just imagine your future with us…

At Aurecon we see the future through a very different lens. Do you?

Innovation, eminence and digital are at the heart of everything we do.  Are you excited about the future?

Are you driven by the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and complex projects around the world and to learn from the best? We are.

Diversity is at the core of everything we do. We work together to create a culture based on respect, trust and inclusiveness. Our differences are what fuel our creativity.

What will you do?

The HS&E Manager (Thailand) will lead and oversee all health, safety, and environmental aspects of construction projects managed by the company’s PMCM team. Acting as the Owner’s Representative, this position ensures that contractors, consultants, and all project participants comply with the client’s HS&E requirements, applicable Thai laws and regulations, and the company’s global HS&E management system.

The HS&E Manager will serve as a key advisor to Project Directors and site teams, promoting a strong safety culture and continuous improvement across all projects.

Key Responsibilities

HS&E Leadership and Oversight

• Lead the implementation of HS&E policies, plans, and standards for all construction projects under the PMCM business line.
• Represent the Owner (Client) on HS&E matters at project sites, ensuring contractors comply with the approved Construction Safety Plan, Environmental Management Plan, and all legal requirements.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical advice to project teams on health, safety, and environmental issues.
• Conduct site HS&E audits, inspections, and risk assessments to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.

HS&E Management and Monitoring

• Review contractors’ HS&E plans, method statements, permits to work, and incident reports for adequacy and compliance.
• Monitor and report HS&E performance, including leading and lagging indicators, incidents, and near-miss statistics.
• Support incident investigation, root cause analysis, and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and contractors on HS&E coordination and compliance reporting.

Training, Awareness, and Culture Building

• Promote a proactive HS&E culture across project sites through engagement, communication, and awareness campaigns.
• Conduct HS&E inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training for PMCM team members and provide an oversight of such activities by the contractors.
• Mentor and coach site engineers and project managers on HS&E best practices.

Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with Thai Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Act, Ministerial Regulations, and related codes.
• Coordinate with Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW) and other relevant government agencies for legal compliance and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and submit HS&E monthly reports to the Regional HS&E Director and Client as required.

We know today’s complex challenges can only be solved through bringing together diverse teams of people from across our business, so there will be opportunities for you to apply your skills and creativity to projects in other geographies and markets.

What can you bring to the team?

Firstly, you will share our genuine passion for re-imaging engineering and be someone that actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future. You will also need a relevant technical qualification and chartered status would be preferable.  

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Postgraduate or professional certification in HS&E management is an advantage.

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in HS&E management for large-scale construction projects, preferably with international engineering consultants, project management firms, or multinational contractors.
• Proven experience working in Owner’s Representative or Construction Management role for industrial, commercial, or infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Thai HS&E laws, international safety standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and construction safety management.
• Experience in incident investigation, risk assessment, and HS&E audits.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, able to influence and engage contractors and project stakeholders.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Excellent report writing skills in English and Thai.
• High integrity and commitment to safety excellence.

Legal and Professional Registration Requirements (Thailand):

To comply with the Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment Act (B.E. 2554) and relevant Ministerial Regulations, the candidate must hold one of the following valid registrations with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW):

• “Safety Officer in Professional Level” (จป.วิชาชีพ), registered and licensed by DLPW, or
• Equivalent professional certification recognized by the Ministry of Labour for health and safety supervision in construction projects..

Candidates must also possess:

• Valid training certificates in construction safety and emergency response.
• Familiarity with Contractor Safety Management System (CSMS) and client HSSE standards (for example, ISO, OHSAS, or corporate HSSE systems).

Our Aurecon Attributes describe the types of people we bring together for clients. We don’t expect you to have all eight of the attributes, but one that is unique to you.

Finally, we value that each of our team members brings something different to Aurecon. We look for people who have had a broad range of experiences throughout their career and can demonstrate how they have worked as part of a team to bring ideas to life. Does that sound like you?

About us

We’ve re-imagined engineering.

Aurecon is an engineering and infrastructure advisory company, but not as you know it!

For a start, our clients’ ideas drive what we do. Drawing on our deep pool of expertise, we co-create innovative solutions with our clients to some of the world’s most complex challenges. And through a range of unique creative processes and skills, we work to re-imagine, shape and design a better future.

We listen deeply and intently, which helps us see opportunities, possibilities and potential that others can’t.

Think engineering. Think again.

Want to know more?

You can learn more about what it’s like to work at Aurecon by visiting the careers section of our website.

If you are intrigued or excited by what you have read, then we want to hear from you. Apply now!