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Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Officer – Project & Development Services (PDS), Philippines
About the role
JLL PDS Philippines is looking for an HSE Officer to provide HSE leadership, technical expertise and on-site oversight so that projects are delivered safely and in compliance with regulations. The role is hands-on and field-based. You will work closely with project delivery teams, contractors and clients to build a proactive, accountable safety culture throughout the project lifecycle.
Key responsibilities
Governance & compliance: Ensure compliance with Philippine OSH legislation and JLL/project HSE standards. Coordinate statutory submissions and liaise with regulators, including DOLE.
Assurance & risk management: Lead project HSE inspections, audits and risk assessments. Review contractor HSE plans, method statements and permit-to-work arrangements. Make sure gaps and non-conformances are closed out on time.
Frontline safety intervention: Maintain a visible presence on site and step in on unsafe conditions or behaviours, using stop-work authority where needed. Verify critical controls for high-risk work such as working at height, lifting, electrical works and confined spaces.
Contractor HSE management: Support contractor onboarding and inductions, monitor compliance and performance, and escalate significant deficiencies to project management.
Incident management & continuous improvement: Lead or support investigations of incidents, near misses and high-potential events. Drive corrective and preventive actions and share lessons learned.
Leadership & stakeholder engagement: Act as HSE advisor to project and construction managers, facilitate safety briefings and workshops, and coach junior HSE personnel where applicable.
Performance monitoring & reporting: Prepare HSE reports and dashboards, track leading and lagging indicators, and escalate significant risks and recurring issues.
Qualifications
Diploma or degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Construction Management or a related technical field
Certified Safety Officer (SO3 or higher) accredited by DOLE, with valid certification under DOLE Department Order No. 198-18
Additional HSE certifications are an advantage
Experience
Preferably 7–10 years of relevant HSE experience, with substantial exposure to construction, engineering or project delivery environments
Experience managing HSE across complex projects with multiple contractors
Strong working knowledge of Philippine OSH legislation and construction safety requirements
Practical experience in HSE audits, risk assessments, high-risk work management and incident investigations
Experience in project management consultancy (PMC), client-side project delivery or multinational organisations is an advantage
Key skills
HSE technical knowledge, safety leadership, risk assessment, contractor management, communication and stakeholder engagement, problem-solving, incident investigation, HSE assurance, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE reporting systems.
What success looks like
Consistent verification of critical risk controls on high-risk activities
Timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions
Improved contractor compliance and frontline engagement
Accurate and timely incident reporting and follow-up
A positive contribution to HSE culture and continuous improvement
Location:
On-site –Makati, Philippines
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