At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead health and safety for major tunnelling projects and promote a proactive safety culture.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm focused on innovative tunnelling solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for career advancement and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in high-stakes construction projects.
- Qualifications: Health and safety qualification and experience in construction or tunnelling.
The predicted salary is between 72000 - 88000 $ per year.
Health & Safety Manager – Tunnel & SEM
An experienced Health and Safety Manager is required to support the safe delivery of major tunnelling and sprayed concrete lining (SEM) works.
This is a key site-based role, providing professional advice, assurance and leadership across complex construction activities, while promoting a strong and proactive safety culture among project teams, contractors and supply chain partners.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, monitoring and continual improvement of health and safety arrangements for tunnel and SEM operations.
- Provide competent advice to project leadership, engineers, supervisors and delivery teams on legislative, contractual and industry requirements.
- Develop, review and communicate risk assessments, method statements, emergency plans and safe systems of work.
- Monitor tunnelling activities, including excavation, ground support, ventilation, access and egress, lifting operations, plant movements and confined-space work.
- Support the management of SEM processes, including sprayed concrete application, reinforcement, temporary works and associated material handling.
- Carry out inspections, audits and behavioural safety engagements, ensuring that findings are recorded, investigated and closed out effectively.
- Lead or support incident investigations, identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Deliver briefings, inductions, toolbox talks and targeted training to build workforce competence and awareness.
- Maintain accurate health and safety records and contribute to performance reporting, assurance reviews and improvement initiatives.
About you
You will hold a recognised health and safety qualification, such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent, and be professionally accredited or working towards accreditation with IOSH or a similar body.
You should have substantial experience in a construction, civil engineering or tunnelling environment, with practical knowledge of SEM, underground works, temporary works and high-risk activities.
Strong communication and influencing skills are essential, together with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and work collaboratively at all levels.
Experience of emergency planning, contractor management, regulatory inspections and incident investigation will be highly valued.
The role requires a hands‑on approach, sound judgement and a commitment to achieving consistently high standards of health, safety and wellbeing.
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Health & Safety Manager in Toronto employer: ewi Recruitment
Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes innovation and excellence in the field of tunnelling and trenchless technology. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer extensive training programs and opportunities for career advancement, all within a collaborative and inclusive work culture. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values safety, quality, and sustainability, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
