Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations.

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview:

Bechtel helps clients deliver projects of purpose that create a lasting positive legacy globally. These large, complex and multi-disciplined projects create jobs and grow economies; improve the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure; connect communities to resources and opportunities; get us closer to net zero; tackle critical environmental challenges to protect people and the planet; and accelerate progress to make the world a cleaner, greener, safer place.

Bechtel is providing a wide variety project and contract management services, crossing all disciplines, to customers in Western Australia to support exciting capital works programmes, including in aviation, defence and energy infrastructure. We are looking for people to join us in a long-term relationship to deliver these services in and around Perth where we are working within integrated teams with our customers and to help build Bechtel’s capabilities for even greater opportunities in the future.

Job Summary:

In this role, you will lead a high-performance team to develop and manage complex Environmental, Safety, and Health (ES&H;) project programs.



You will assist functional leads to ensure requirements are properly integrated and be responsible for overall project ES&H; execution. Your leadership will help achieve ES&H; performance expectations, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Major Responsibilities:

- Ensures maintenance of ES&H; databases, inclusive of incident events, audit/assessment findings, and corrective actions

- Assists in the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, systems, and procedures necessary for the safety and health of employees and protection of the environment and communities

- Performs statistical analysis of ES&H; data to identify performance trends and contributing factors as part of continuous improvement and makes recommendations accordingly

- Identifies and supports implementation of unique software systems and electronic innovation used by ES&H; personnel

- Leads teams in conducting risk assessment, studies, mitigation planning, and monitoring in response to ES&H; issues

- Prepares communications, writes reports, and prepares documents for program execution and records retention

- Coordinates incident notifications, leads investigations, and prepares incident investigation reports

- Recommends and implements improvements in processes, procedures, and work activities to minimize hazard potential

- Leads employee training, emergency preparedness, and quality assurance programs

- Leads coordination of ES&H; recognition programs

- Researches moderately complex issues and provides regulatory interpretation and technical advice

- Provides support to ES&H; field and office personnel, inclusive of all ES&H; disciplines





- Provides oversight of contactors to ensure compliance to PAPL procedures

Education and Experience Requirements:

- Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or international equivalent) related to occupational safety or health and 10-13 years of relevant experience or 14-17 years of relevant work experienc

- Minimum of 10 years of WHS professional experience in heavy construction or infrastructure projects.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

- Knowledge of safety management, monitoring programs, principles, and methodologies;

- Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience in conducting incident investigations, compliance audits and project health surveys;

- Previous Senior Advisor/Supervisory experience is essential; ICAM or TapRoot Certificate preferred.

- Manages the work efforts of professionals

- Makes decisions based on unit objectives, as well as company policies and procedures

- May be responsible for a functional Program and not have any subordinate employees

- Assists and may mentor less experienced team members

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust advantages to ensure our people thrive. Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth.

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably.

📌 Work Health & Safety Lead (Perth)
🏢 Bechtel
📍 Perth