Job description
Project SHEQ Officer
Posted by Mvungi Job Master
Employer: Mota-Engil Malawi
Project: M1 Road Rehabilitation Project
Location: Chatoloma, Kasungu
Employment Type: Not specified
Opening Date: 29 October 2026
Closing Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Application Email: hrmalawi@mota-engil.mw
Telephone: +265 1773 738
About the Opportunity
Mota-Engil Malawi invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the position of Project SHEQ Officer, based at its M1 Road Rehabilitation Project in Chatoloma, Kasungu.
The successful candidate will lead Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) activities on the project, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, client requirements and relevant safety standards.
Reporting to the Market SHEQ Manager, the Project SHEQ Officer will support the implementation and monitoring of health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and risk management measures throughout the project.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify applicable legislation and ensure that project procedures and plans comply with legal requirements.
- Support the Project Manager in identifying health and safety risks and implementing appropriate preventive and mitigation measures.
- Prepare and submit SHEQ reports to the Project Manager and Market SHEQ Manager.
- Lead SHEQ activities on the project to ensure compliance with client requirements and relevant authorities.
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and other applicable legislation.
- Coordinate employee safety training, assist in preparing risk assessments and conduct daily safety toolbox talks.
- Monitor SHEQ performance of subcontractors, employees and visitors, ensuring that all personnel undergo site induction before commencing work.
- Maintain safety records, registers and inspection checklists.
- Ensure appropriate safety signs and notices are displayed and required inspections are conducted on schedule.
- Plan and chair SHEQ meetings.
- Investigate and report serious and critical personal injury accidents and assist in investigating incidents involving substantial damage to company vehicles and property.
- Monitor health and safety standards and maintain project SHEQ performance indicators.
- Compile and update health, safety and environmental documentation.
- Manage Safety Representatives.
- Identify non-conformities, improvement opportunities and good practices.
- Support internal SHEQ audits involving project teams, subcontractors and suppliers, and follow up on improvement actions.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications and Skills
- A recognised qualification in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Professional Experience
- Preferably a minimum of 10 years' professional experience in Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ).
- Experience in the construction or civil engineering sector is preferred.
- At least five years' experience in road construction and infrastructure projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications to Mota-Engil Malawi through the following contact:
Email: hrmalawi@mota-engil.mw
Alternatively, applications may be sent to:
Mota-Engil Malawi
Nasra House, 1st Floor
City Centre
P.O. Box 31379
Lilongwe 3, Malawi
Telephone: +265 1773 738
Closing date: Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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