About this role
HSE Projects Manager
Lead HSE across complex construction projects, influence senior stakeholders and build a high-performing safety team.
Sodexo is looking for an experienced HSE Projects Manager to take a leadership role across our construction project portfolio.
Based in Perth with regular travel to remote sites, this is an opportunity for an experienced HSE leader with a strong construction and EPCM background to step into a highly visible role, leading a team of HSE professionals and partnering with operational leaders, clients, contractors and project teams.
You’ll be at the forefront of how HSE is embedded into project delivery, from mobilisation and construction through to assurance and continuous improvement. More than compliance, this role is about influencing the way projects operate, strengthening critical controls and creating a safety culture that delivers results.
What you’ll be responsible for
Leading a team of approximately four to five HSE professionals, you will:
Lead HSE across construction projects, ensuring safety is embedded throughout mobilisation and project deliveryPartner with project leaders, clients, contractors and operational teams to manage HSE requirements and influence positive safety outcomesProvide leadership across high-risk construction activities, risk assessments and critical control managementDrive HSE assurance through site inspections, audits, investigations and performance reviewsEnsure alignment with WHS legislation, ISO standards, client requirements and Sodexo HSEQ systemsLead and support incident investigations, identifying trends and translating learnings into practical improvementsStrengthen safety leadership and behavioural safety, coaching leaders and teams to build accountability at every levelLead HSE requirements for new project and site mobilisationsMonitor HSEQ performance and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to senior leadershipBuild capability across project teams through coaching, training and workforce competency initiativesWhat will set you up for success
We’re looking for an established HSE professional who understands the realities of delivering safety outcomes within complex construction and project environments.
You’ll ideally bring:
Significant experience in a senior HSE/HSEQ leadership role within construction, resources or a similarly high-risk environmentDemonstrated experience supporting the delivery of construction projectsExperience leading or developing HSE professionals and site teamsDemonstrated capability across risk management, critical controls, auditing and incident investigationThe confidence to influence a broad stakeholder group, from frontline teams and contractors through to clients and senior leadershipStrong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to turn HSE data and trends into meaningful actionThe ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a changing operational environmentFlexibility to undertake regular travel to remote sites, including supporting project mobilisations when required EPCM experience and a strong construction backgroundStrong working knowledge of Australian WHS legislation and relevant ISO standards Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industryAccess to 100+ retail discounts and multiple salary packaging optionsGreat teamwork and a solid group of people around you!Opportunities for training and career progression within Sodexo