HEALTH,SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

Job description

Position: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Location: Mwense District, Zambia

Employment Type: CONTRACT

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer for an ongoing Bridge Construction Project in Mwense District, Zambia.

Key Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and maintain Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems for the bridge project.

· Ensure compliance with Zambian occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as CCECC HSE policies and standards.

· Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments, and regular site safety inspections.

· Prepare, review, and submit HSE reports, records, and other project documentation.

· Establish, implement, and continuously improve HSE procedures, policies, and management systems.

· Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, awareness campaigns, and training for employees and subcontractors.

· Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommend corrective and preventive measures.

· Monitor environmental protection measures and ensure compliance with environmental management plans.

· Promote a strong safety culture across all project activities.

· Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities.

· Work closely with project management, engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, and relevant regulatory authorities to ensure effective HSE performance.

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree or higher in one of the following disciplines:

o Environmental Engineering

o Safety Engineering

o Civil Engineering

o Environmental Science

o Sustainable Development

o Sociology (for community relations-related responsibilities)

o Engineering Management

Experience

· Minimum 3–5 years’ relevant work experience in Health, Safety, and Environment management.

· Experience working on road construction projects and/or bridge construction projects is mandatory.

· Experience in large-scale infrastructure or civil engineering projects will be an added advantage.

· Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management principles and applicable legislation.

· Demonstrated ability to write technical reports, prepare HSE documentation, and maintain accurate records.

· Proven ability to develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems and procedures.

· Excellent analytical, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.

· Ability to identify risks and implement effective mitigation measures.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

· Ability to work under pressure and within a multidisciplinary project environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates meeting the above requirements should send their applications attaching their CV, Cover letter, copies of their academic and professional qualifications in a SINGLE PDF DOCUMENT to  ccecczm@gmail.com 

Indicate the position applied for in the subject line of your email. No hard copy applications will be accepted.

Closing Date: 30 JULY 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CCECC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of health, safety, environmental protection, and professional integrity throughout its operations.