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Ministry of Manpower

Permanent/Contract

Closing on 15 Sep 2025

What you will be working on

You will develop strategies, policies and programmes to strengthen workplace safety and health thus reducing workplace injuries, promoting good mental and physical workforce health, and ensuring adequate financial protection in the case of work injuries. You will have the opportunity to:

• Review policies and legislations such as Workplace Safety and Health Act and Work Injury Compensation Act. This includes working on legislative amendments and drafting parliamentary speeches for the bills to be passed.

• Work with other government agencies, unions, industry associations, non-government organisations, employers, supervisors and employees to develop effective workplace safety and health initiatives. This includes supporting employees' mental well-being at workplaces, a growing area of concern.

• Study overseas best practices for workplace safety and health and work injury compensation, that can be considered to advance Singapore's workplace safety and health outcomes and work injury compensation framework.

What we are looking for

• Strong analytical skills with ability to analyse data and drive meaningful insights through story boarding and visualisation

• Strong writing skills with ability to put forth clear policy considerations and recommendations

• Strong problem-solving mindset and ability to manage multiple projects and work independently/collaboratively as required

• Good team player with effective interpersonal skills and ability to build good relationships with stakeholders

• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
PWDs are welcome to

About Ministry of Manpower

Championing Human Potential for a Thriving Singapore
Singaporeans are at the heart of what we do. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) empowers our people and fosters a thriving, inclusive workforce that drives Singapore's growth and prosperity. By working closely with our tripartite partners, industry and community stakeholders, we strive to create workforce and workplace policies that foster resilience, adaptability, and a bright future for a thriving Singapore.
As an MOM officer, you will be part of this meaningful mission, contributing across diverse and impactful areas - from shaping forward-looking and effective manpower policies and strengthening industrial relations, to enhancing workplace safety standards and ensuring balanced local and foreign workforce regulations. Here at MOM, we are committed to creating an inclusive experience not just for our national workforce, but also for our officers who work tirelessly to champion human potential for a thriving Singapore.

About your application process

This job is closing on 15 Sep 2025.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the job ad closing date, we seek your understanding that it is likely that we are not moving forward with your application for this role. We thank you for your interest and would like to assure you that this does not affect your other job applications with the Public Service. We encourage you to explore and for other roles within Ministry of Manpower or the wider Public Service.

We are seeking an experienced Safety and Health Professional to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees, clients, and the general public.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health and safety, with experience in implementing and maintaining comprehensive safety programs. You will be responsible for conducting site inspections, auditing safety procedures, and providing training and guidance to staff.

• Develop and implement effective safety strategies to minimize risks and prevent accidents
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies
• Provide safety training and awareness programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors
• Investigate incidents and near misses, and develop corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, training sessions, and incidents

• Registered Workplace Safety and Health Officer (WSHO) or equivalent qualification
• Minimum 3 years' experience in occupational safety and health management
• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations and standards, such as ISO45001 and WSH Act
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

We are seeking an experienced Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) professional to join our team as a dedicated EHS Manager. In this critical role, you will be responsible for supporting the EHS Lead in various administrative matters, ensuring seamless compliance with ISO standards and maintaining accurate records.

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, analytical thinking, and a proactive attitude. If you are passionate about creating a safe working environment and committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply.

• Support the EHS Lead in administrative tasks, including scheduling meetings, coordinating appointments, and managing meeting rooms
• Prepare and distribute reports, presentation slides, and data analysis to stakeholders
• Develop and maintain schedules, calendars, and other organizational tools to ensure efficient operations
• Coordinate with various departments to update online data collection systems and maintain accurate records

• A degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience in a similar role
• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS management, preferably in an administrative capacity
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, health regulations, and environmental best practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT applications, with experience in data analysis and reporting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to articulate complex ideas clearly

Overview
Role of Position
Leading a team of Workplace Safety & Health Staff, the incumbent is overall responsible for the functions of the organizations EHS Team and the effective implementation of the Organizations SHMS within all departments and sites.
Job Descriptions
Responsibilities
Responsible for the scheduling and delivery of timelines integrated within the Organization’s SHMS;
Effective deployment of EHS personnel within the Organization;
Review of outgoing EHS documentation to external agencies;
Monitor EHS inventories;
Monitoring and analysing CAPA request submissions;
Monitor development of Organization’s internal EHS training plan for purpose of continual improvement;
Monitor the assessment of shortlisting suppliers/vendors engaged by the Organization;
Monitor the closure for inspections conducted within the Organization and the resultant trends analysis and to implement appropriate initiative to promote continual improvement;
Monitor all applicable legal requirements to ensure that they are identified, evaluated, communicated and documented.
Plans, organizes and manages the activities of EHS function to fulfil the requirements set out in the Organizations SHMS;
Provides effective leadership to team members ensuring good employee morale and performance;
Motivates, coaches and counsels team members on an ongoing basis and ensures that good team work and esprit-de-corps exist in the EHS Department;
Engages and disciplines poorly performing members within the EHS team;
Co-ordinates the work of WSHO cum ECOs and allocate tasks;
Develops good professional working relationships with suppliers, vendors, contractors, clients and consultants;
Ensures that EHS functions are carried out in a highly ethical manner and all decisions are made on objective grounds;
To lead the EHS functions effectively and to innovate for continuous improvement;
Organizes monthly dialogue sessions with EHS team members;
Ensures convening of monthly corporate EHS meeting;
Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualification Requirement
Degree in Environmental Safety and Health and,
WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health or,
Safety Officer Training Certificate, supplemented with Risk Management Course Certificate and Managing Work at Heights Course or Higher;
Certificate of Performance - Environmental Control Officer’s Course;
Certificate of Registration for Workplace Safety and Health Officers;
Certificate of Registration for Environmental Control Officers.
Experience
5 years practicing as an EHS Manager, and;
Minimum 5 year post registration of Workplace Safety and Health Officers with the Ministry of Manpower.
Type of Experience
Experience in Civil/A&A construction organizations as an EHS Manager
Experience in liaising with authorities
Experience in auditing (SHMS)
Experience in MNC outfit
Competent in all aspects of EHS
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Role of Position

Leading a team of Workplace Safety & Health Staff, the incumbent is overall responsible for the functions of the organizations EHS Team and the effective implementation of the Organizations SHMS within all departments and sites.

Job Descriptions

· Responsible for the scheduling and delivery of timelines integrated within the Organization’s SHMS;

· Effective deployment of EHS personnel within the Organization;

· Review of outgoing EHS documentation to external agencies;

· Monitor EHS inventories;

· Monitoring and analysing CAPA request submissions;

· Monitor development of Organization’s internal EHS training plan for purpose of continual improvement;

· Monitor the assessment of shortlisting suppliers/vendors engaged by the Organization;

· Monitor the closure for inspections conducted within the Organization and the resultant trends analysis and to implement appropriate initiative to promote continual improvement;

·Monitor all applicable legal requirements to ensure that they are identified, evaluated, communicated and documented.

· Plans, organizes and manages the activities of EHS function to fulfil the requirements set out in the Organizations SHMS;

· Provides effective leadership to team members ensuring good employee morale and performance;

· Motivates, coaches and counsels team members on an ongoing basis and ensures that good team work and esprit-de-corps exist in the EHS Department;

· Engages and disciplines poorly performing members within the EHS team;

· Co-ordinates the work of WSHO cum ECOs and allocate tasks;

· Develops good professional working relationships with suppliers, vendors, contractors, clients and consultants;

· Ensures that EHS functions are carried out in a highly ethical manner and all decisions are made on objective grounds;

· To lead the EHS functions effectively and to innovate for continuous improvement;

· Organizes monthly dialogue sessions with EHS team members;

· Ensures convening of monthly corporate EHS meeting;

· Any other duties as may be assigned.

Qualification Requirement

· Degree in Environmental Safety and Health and,

· WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health or,

· Safety Officer Training Certificate, supplemented with Risk Management Course Certificate and Managing Work at Heights Course or Higher;

· Certificate of Performance - Environmental Control Officer’s Course;

· Certificate of Registration for Workplace Safety and Health Officers;

Certificate of Registration for Environmental Control Officers.

Experience

· 5 years practicing as an EHS Manager, and;

· Minimum 5 year post registration of Workplace Safety and Health Officers with the Ministry of Manpower.

Type of Experience

· Experience in Civil/A&A construction organizations as an EHS Manager

· Experience in liaising with authorities

· Experience in auditing (SHMS)

· Experience in MNC outfit

Competent in all aspects of EHS

Job Summary:

• As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead, you will establish company‑wide standards, ensure regulatory compliance, digitise EHS workflows, and embed a proactive safety culture across all projects. Partnering with site leadership and corporate management, you will deliver best‑in‑class EHS performance throughout the project life cycle.

Job Description:

EHS Standards & Policy:

• Oversee the development and implementation of EHS policies, standards, and procedures across the company.
• Formulate strategic, forward-looking EHS policies that reflect changing operational needs.
• Promote a safety-first culture among site personnel, embedding EHS excellence as an integral part of all work activities.
• Collaborate with site management, the EHS team, and stakeholders to achieve high EHS standards and targets on all projects.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant industrial and company safety regulations and standards.
• Support EHS Managers in communicating and implementing EHS policies at the project level.
• Stay updated on the latest regulations; liaise with authorities for clarifications on new or revised requirements, and advise management on potential impacts.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Support EHS Managers and Officers in conducting regular and stringent site inspections to ensure a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Review findings from internal and authority-led inspections, and formulate improvement plans accordingly.
• Investigate and review internal incidents/accidents, and implement procedural changes or improvements.
• Review case studies of external incidents and propose improvements to project operations based on the findings.
• Plan and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures for all employees.

Digitisation:

• Digitally savvy, with experience implementing digital tools to enhance EHS performance.
• Develop and implement a digital plan for collecting EHS data from sites; analyse data to assess and improve project EHS performance.

Training:

• Plan and implement regular EHS training programmes for staff, workers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain comprehensive EHS training records in coordination with the HR department.
• Ensure that all new site personnel are properly briefed on relevant EHS regulations and requirements.

Support:

• Represent the company in industry and safety-related groups, and at stakeholder meetings relating to EHS.
• Organise EHS-related initiatives such as campaigns and awards to promote a strong safety culture.

Communication:

• Maintain open communication with Corporate Management and Project Managers to align EHS directions with project operations.
• Proactively identify and highlight potential conflicts between EHS regulations and site operations for resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Preferably a Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with the PE Board (with a valid PE Practising Certificate).
• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Degree Certificate, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Structural) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience in the construction field, with at least 7 years in a managerial capacity for building projects.
• Strong all-rounded knowledge in EHS management (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001), EHS regulations, and planning capabilities to support construction progress and operations in Singapore.
• Good experience in environmental and OSHA compliance, sustainability, risk assessment and reduction, occupational health and safety, and industrial hygiene is essential.
• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate and share vision, goals, plans, strategies, and values to influence the team in achieving desired objectives.
• Able to maintain a high level of accountability and presence to ensure all projects perform to safety KPIs and other pre-defined EHS goals.
• Proactive and forward-thinking when faced with challenges; able to adapt and respond decisively to issues.
• Believer in empirical data and measurement as the basis for decision-making to improve efficiency and EHS performance.
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to scrutinize safety plans and identify potential safety risks in site activities for effective risk management.

Job Summary:

• As the Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead, you will establish company‑wide standards, ensure regulatory compliance, digitize EHS workflows, and embed a proactive safety culture across all projects. Partnering with site leadership and corporate management, you will deliver best‑in‑class EHS performance throughout the project life cycle.

Job Description:

EHS Standards & Policy:

• Oversee the development and implementation of EHS policies, standards, and procedures across the company.
• Formulate strategic, forward-looking EHS policies that reflect changing operational needs.
• Promote a safety-first culture among site personnel, embedding EHS excellence as an integral part of all work activities.
• Collaborate with site management, the EHS team, and stakeholders to achieve high EHS standards and targets on all projects.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant industrial and company safety regulations and standards.
• Support EHS Managers in communicating and implementing EHS policies at the project level.
• Stay updated on the latest regulations; liaise with authorities for clarifications on new or revised requirements, and advise management on potential impacts.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Support EHS Managers and Officers in conducting regular and stringent site inspections to ensure a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Review findings from internal and authority-led inspections, and formulate improvement plans accordingly.
• Investigate and review internal incidents/accidents, and implement procedural changes or improvements.
• Review case studies of external incidents and propose improvements to project operations based on the findings.
• Plan and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures for all employees.

Digitization:

• Digitally savvy, with experience implementing digital tools to enhance EHS performance.
• Develop and implement a digital plan for collecting EHS data from sites; analyze data to assess and improve project EHS performance.

Training:

• Plan and implement regular EHS training programmes for staff, workers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain comprehensive EHS training records in coordination with the HR department.
• Ensure that all new site personnel are properly briefed on relevant EHS regulations and requirements.

Support:

• Represent the company in industry and safety-related groups, and at stakeholder meetings relating to EHS.
• Organize EHS-related initiatives such as campaigns and awards to promote a strong safety culture.

Communication:

• Maintain open communication with Corporate Management and Project Managers to align EHS directions with project operations.
• Proactively identify and highlight potential conflicts between EHS regulations and site operations for resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Preferably a Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with the PE Board (with a valid PE Practicing Certificate).
• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Degree Certificate, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil / Structural) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience in the construction field, with at least 7 years in a managerial capacity for building projects.
• Strong all-rounded knowledge in EHS management (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001), EHS regulations, and planning capabilities to support construction progress and operations in Singapore.
• Good experience in environmental and OSHA compliance, sustainability, risk assessment and reduction, occupational health and safety, and industrial hygiene is essential.
• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate and share vision, goals, plans, strategies, and values to influence the team in achieving desired objectives.
• Able to maintain a high level of accountability and presence to ensure all projects perform to safety KPIs and other pre-defined EHS goals.
• Proactive and forward-thinking when faced with challenges; able to adapt and respond decisively to issues.
• Believer in empirical data and measurement as the basis for decision-making to improve efficiency and EHS performance.
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to scrutinize safety plans and identify potential safety risks in site activities for effective risk management.

Job Description:

Department: EHS & Sustainability Management

Report to: Manager

Functional Relationships with: All departments in Murata Electronics Singapore

Position Profile:

Based in: Singapore

Job site: Tuas & Yishun (1 opening for each site)

The successful candidate will: Support EHS Management System in MES

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

•Maintains and evaluate effectiveness of the organization's EHS Management System (EHSMS) by managing EHS administrative processes, identifying training needs designing and conducting training effectively.

•Support EHS maintenance based on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, RBA and other customer requirements.

•Support internal and external EHS audit and follow up corrective measures with relevant stakeholders.

•Using a range of WSH tools and resources to implement WSH programs and drive compliance.

•May be expected to supervise a WSH team and work with internal and external stakeholders to accomplish his work.

•Analytical and values teamwork and collaboration to solve problems.

•Communicate importance of WSH program compliance to team members of other departments.

•Support and conduct workplace risk assessment and environmental aspect impact and related training.

•Conduct incident investigation and reporting.

Ability / Competency Required:

•Specialist Diploma/Degree in Environmental Health & Safety related field.

•Candidate with at least 2 years of working experiences as WSHO officer or obtain at least Level C WSH Officer course preferred. Fresh graduates are welcome.

•Able to work well as a team player while being independent and pro-active.

•Positive attitude in challenging work environment.

•Excellent interpersonal and communication skill to build relationships with team members and stakeholders, and strong analytical and research skills to evaluate effectiveness of program.

•Good knowledge of local authorities' requirements such as NEA, SCDF, SPF, PUB.

•Workplace safety and health management with additional environmental and fire safety knowledge or similar field preferred.

•Ability to perform multi-tasking.

•Able to take stress due to fast paced environment.

•Able to travel overseas when necessary.

Our client is a premier construction and civil engineering company established in 1959. With the highest BCA grading of A1 for both general building and civil engineering, they've completed numerous prestigious projects including Resorts World at Sentosa and Marina Bay Financial Centre. Known for integrating rigour and innovation, our client is at the forefront of implementing new initiatives such as Singapore's first integrated Precast Hub and BIM technology. Their commitment to innovation drives productivity and cost efficiencies, making them a leader in the industry.

• Set the standard: Develop and implement comprehensive EHS policies, standards, and procedures across the company, promoting a safety-first culture.
• Ensure compliance: Stay up-to-date with relevant regulations, communicate with authorities, and support EHS Managers in implementing policies at the project level.
• Manage risks: Conduct site inspections, review findings, investigate incidents, and implement improvements to maintain a safe work environment.
• Embrace technology: Implement digital tools to enhance EHS performance and analyze data to drive continuous improvement.
• Educate and empower: Plan and deliver regular EHS training programs for staff, workers, and subcontractors, ensuring everyone is well-informed on safety practices.
• Be the voice of safety: Represent the company in industry groups and stakeholder meetings, organizing initiatives to promote a strong safety culture.
• Foster collaboration: Maintain open communication with management and project teams to align EHS directions with operational goals.

• Engineering expertise: Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with PE Board (with a valid PE Practicing Certificate) and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record: At least 10-12 years of EHS experience in construction industry, including 7 years in a managerial capacity for building projects, demonstrating your ability to lead and innovate.
• Comprehensive knowledge: Strong understanding of EHS management systems, regulations, and best practices in Singapore's construction industry.
• Excellent communicator: Ability to articulate vision, goals, and strategies effectively to influence teams and achieve objectives.
• Data-driven decision maker: Experience using empirical data and measurements to improve efficiency and EHS performance.
• Detail-oriented problem solver: Skilled at scrutinizing safety plans and identifying potential risks for effective management.

• Working Day: Mon to Fri, 8am - 6pm & Sat 8am - 1pm
• Salary: $7000 - $1000

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