HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT OFFICE 

Health, Safety and Environment Manager (Ref. 20061815-IE) 

Duties 

The appointee will be required to: 

(a) collaborate with project managers, project consultants and contractors on construction safety of large-scale capex projects such as Homantin campus and Kowloon Tong student hostels; 

(b) develop and implement site safety plans, programmes and procedures for the University in order to monitor and improve safety performance of contractors; 

(c) review site safety documents submitted by contractors; 

(d) conduct site safety inspections and audits; 

(e) participate in accident investigation, give safety advices, and monitor corrective actions; 

(f) prepare site safety reports; 

(g) provide support for construction projects in the Chinese mainland; and 

(h) perform any other duties as assigned by the Head of Office or his/her delegates. 

The appointee maybe required to work outside normal office hours when necessary. 

Qualifications 

Applicants should: 

(a) have a recognised degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Civil Engineering, Building Engineering, or Construction-related disciplines; 

(b) have at least eight years of post-qualification experience at supervisory level and related to the safety of civil engineering, site foundation and infrastructure building works; 

(c) be a Registered Safety Officer, preferably a Registered Safety Auditor in Hong Kong; 

(d) have good knowledge of local health and safety regulations and legal requirements; 

(e) have good computer skills including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; 

(f) have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills; and 

(g) be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English and Chinese. 

Applicants with less experience may be considered for the post of Assistant Health, Safety and Environment Manager.  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit for a written test. 

Remuneration and Conditions of Service

A highly competitive remuneration package will be offered. Initial appointment will be on a fixed-term gratuity-bearing contract. Re-engagement thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Applicants should submit a completed application form together with a covering letter and a full curriculum vitae. Applicants should state their current and expected salary in their application. 

Application  

Please send a completed application form by post to Human Resources Office, 13/F, Li Ka Shing Tower, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong or by clicking 立即申請 . Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/forms.php. If a separate curriculum vitae is to be provided, please still complete the application form which will help speed up the recruitment process. The closing date for application is Thursday, 9 July 2020. Applicants who are not invited to an interview within two months from the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. The University’s Personal Information Collection Statement for recruitment can be found at http://www.polyu.edu.hk/hro/job/en/guide_forms/pics.php. 

PolyU is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, ethnicity, nationality, family status or physical or mental disabilities.