Senior Safety Manager

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Safety Manager in Switzerland.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring the highest standards of health and safety across large-scale construction projects in highly complex and fast-paced environments. You will act as a key on-site safety leader, providing operational support, guidance, and oversight across multiple active projects, often stepping in to maintain continuity when safety management coverage is required. The position combines hands-on field presence with strategic oversight of safety systems, risk management, and compliance performance. You will work closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders to reinforce a strong safety culture and ensure regulatory and client requirements are consistently met. The environment is dynamic and project-driven, requiring adaptability, strong judgment, and a proactive approach to risk prevention. This is a highly visible role where your expertise directly contributes to safe project delivery and operational excellence.

• Provide on-site safety management support across active construction projects, ensuring continuity of safety leadership where required.
• Maintain a strong “boots on the ground” presence to actively monitor, guide, and improve health and safety practices on site.
• Support the enhancement and implementation of health and safety management systems, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct detailed health and safety audits and inspections across multiple project environments.
• Review and evaluate risk assessments, method statements (RAMS), lifting plans, and other safety-critical documentation.
• Monitor and report on client-driven KPIs and safety performance indicators.
• Support incident and accident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action planning.
• Assist in delivering safety training and guidance to project management and operational teams.
• Assess the effectiveness of site-level safety planning, communication, and compliance with regulatory and client requirements.

Requirements:

• Formal qualification in Health & Safety management (minimum EQF Level 6 or equivalent).
• 3–5+ years of experience in health and safety roles, preferably within construction or high-risk environments.
• Proven experience managing and auditing high-risk activities on active project sites.
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and safe systems of work.
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Ability to operate effectively in field-based, multi-site environments with frequent travel.
• Strong communication and reporting skills in fluent English.
• Proactive, hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail and safety culture leadership.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse project teams.
• EU passport and eligibility to travel across projects in the region.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on large-scale, high-impact construction projects across international environments.
• Dynamic field-based role with strong autonomy and visible on-site presence.
• Exposure to complex, high-risk projects with leading industry stakeholders.
• Collaborative and people-focused work culture emphasizing respect, inclusion, and teamwork.
• Strong focus on professional development within a global consultancy environment.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to safer, more sustainable construction practices.
• Inclusive workplace with reasonable accommodations available where needed.