HSE Manager (Construction & Engineering Company)

The candidate is required to work at Purwakarta, Indonesia.

Client Overview

Our client is an Indonesian construction and engineering contractor specializing in cleanroom systems, Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) engineering, industrial equipment installation, and integrated building systems. The company provides comprehensive engineering services covering design, installation, construction, and project management for industrial and commercial clients across Indonesia.

Its technical capabilities include cleanroom facilities, central chilled-water air-conditioning systems, central monitoring systems, industrial piping, and electromechanical installations. The company serves various industries, including electronics, pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, and advanced industrial production, supported by its in-house engineering and technical teams.

With a growing portfolio of industrial and specialized construction projects, our client emphasizes engineering quality, technical precision, workplace safety, and integrated project execution.

Job Role

The HSE Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing all Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) activities at a construction project site in Purwakarta. The role ensures compliance with applicable Indonesian HSE regulations, project safety standards, and company policies while establishing and maintaining a strong safety culture among employees, subcontractors, and construction personnel.

The successful candidate will lead approximately 20–30 HSE personnel, implement comprehensive project safety management systems, conduct site inspections and risk assessments, oversee incident investigations, and deliver safety training programs. This position requires extensive hands-on experience in Construction or EPC projects, strong leadership capabilities, and the authority to enforce safety standards and implement decisive corrective actions when necessary.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific HSE management plans, policies, procedures, and safety performance objectives across all construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with Indonesian occupational safety regulations, construction safety requirements, SMK3, and applicable project-specific HSE standards.
• Lead, supervise, and evaluate approximately 20–30 HSE personnel, ensuring effective site coverage, clear responsibilities, and consistent enforcement of safety procedures.
• Oversee Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRADC), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), Permit to Work (PTW), and preventive measures for high-risk construction activities.
• Conduct regular construction site inspections and HSE audits to identify potential hazards, safety violations, and areas requiring improvement.
• Lead investigations of workplace accidents, incidents, and near misses, establish root causes, implement corrective actions, and monitor safety performance.
• Manage safety requirements for high-risk construction activities, including working at heights, lifting operations, heavy equipment operations, electrical works, and confined spaces.
• Develop and deliver safety inductions, toolbox meetings, workforce training, emergency response drills, and safety awareness programs for employees and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project management, engineering teams, contractors, subcontractors, and relevant authorities to ensure effective HSE implementation.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, inspection records, incident reports, compliance records, and safety performance reports.
• Enforce safety regulations and take immediate corrective action when unsafe practices or violations are identified.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree (S1) in Occupational Health & Safety (K3), Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Possess relevant HSE certifications, such as Ahli K3 Umum, Ahli K3 Konstruksi, or other applicable construction safety certifications.
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE), specifically within Construction or Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) projects.
• At least 5 years of experience in HSE managerial or management-level positions.
• Proven track record of directly leading, supervising, and managing at least 20 HSE personnel, including workforce allocation, performance management, and enforcement of site safety standards.
• Strong professional background working for main contractors, general contractors, or EPC companies.
• Direct involvement in large-scale construction projects covering civil, structural, MEP, or industrial construction activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indonesian occupational safety regulations, SMK3, construction safety standards, and applicable HSE compliance requirements.
• Strong expertise in HIRADC, JSA, Permit to Work (PTW), safety inspections, HSE audits, incident investigations, and corrective action management.
• Proven ability to manage high-risk construction activities, including working at heights, lifting operations, heavy equipment operations, electrical works, confined spaces, and other critical site hazards.
• Proficiency in developing and delivering HSE training, safety inductions, toolbox meetings, emergency response procedures, and safety performance reports.
• Strong and authoritative leadership, with the confidence and decisiveness to enforce safety regulations, address violations, and implement immediate corrective actions when necessary.
• Proven ability to manage large HSE teams, supervise subcontractors, and establish a disciplined, safety-oriented working environment.
• Excellent communication, training, stakeholder management, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to influence workers, supervisors, and project management.
• Resilient, proactive, and capable of working under pressure in demanding construction environments.
• Professional working proficiency in English for HSE documentation, technical discussions, and communication with project stakeholders.
• Mandarin proficiency is an advantage, particularly for coordination with Chinese-speaking project stakeholders.

Job Code: #920