SSHO/Safety Engineer - Immediate start

SSHO / Safety Engineer / Safety Coordinator

$50–$60/hr + Per Diem + Dedicated Safety Role + Major Aviation Project + Future Contract Opportunities

Virginia (Commutable from: Sterling, Ashburn, Leesburg, Herndon, Reston, Chantilly, Manassas)

Are you an experienced SSHO / Construction Safety Engineer looking for a dedicated, site-based safety role where safety is your sole responsibility and you will be trusted to keep a major aviation project running safely and smoothly?

On offer is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist civil contractor supporting high-profile airfield construction projects. This is a long-term contract (approx. 5 months W2) with the potential to move onto future projects, giving you steady work on complex sites where strong safety leadership is valued.

This well-established contractor delivers aviation infrastructure across the US and has secured a major project in Virginia. As a result of continued project demand, they are now looking to add an experienced safety professional to oversee compliance and support a strong on-site safety culture.

In this role you will conduct daily site inspections and hazard assessments, lead toolbox talks and inductions, manage safety documentation and reporting, investigate incidents/near misses, and monitor contractor and subcontractor safety performance in line with OSHA and project safety requirements.

This role would suit an SSHO / Safety Engineer looking for a clear remit, a respected contractor, and consistent contract work on aviation and heavy civil projects.

The Role:

• Dedicated on-site safety lead for an active airfield construction project in Virginia
• Daily inspections, hazard identification, risk mitigation and compliance oversight
• Toolbox talks, safety meetings, inductions, incident/near miss investigations
• Safety documentation, reporting and contractor/subcontractor performance monitoring
• Flexible shifts as required (nights/weekends) with travel/relocation on future projects

The Person:

• 5+ years’ experience as a full-time Construction Safety Engineer / SSHO (safety as sole responsibility)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and construction hazard identification/risk assessment
• Airfield/aviation or heavy civil project experience (runways, paving, concrete, utilities) highly desirable

Reference Number: BBBH277575

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Wilf White at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Inc of 1011 Centre Rd, Suite 322, Wilmington, DE 19805 act as an employer-paid private personnel agency.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

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