Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer (1)

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer (1)

Location: CCECC Head Office, Lusaka, Zambia

China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

· Developing, implementing, and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management systems for bridge and other construction projects.

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

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

· Preparing, reviewing, and submitting HSE reports, records, and other project documentation.

· Establishing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE procedures, policies, and management systems.

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

· Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses, and recommending appropriate corrective and preventive actions.

· Monitoring environmental protection measures and ensuring compliance with environmental management plans.

· Promoting a strong safety culture across all project activities.

· Coordinating emergency preparedness and response activities.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess:

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

o Environmental Engineering

o Safety Engineering

o Civil Engineering

o Occupational Health and Safety

o Environmental Science or another closely related field

Experience and Skills

· Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in Health, Safety, and Environmental management within the construction or civil engineering industry. Experience on bridge or major infrastructure projects will be an added advantage.

· Sound knowledge of Zambian occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation.

· Professional HSE certification

· Demonstrated experience in conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, incident investigations, and environmental compliance monitoring.

· Excellent report writing, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively 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: 10 AUGUST 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.