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.
Accountabilities
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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.
Accountabilities
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.