Health & Safety Executive (Infrastructure)
Malta International Airport plc is looking for dynamic individuals who are passionate about working with people within an Airport environment, are willing to continuously learn, develop, and be part of a high-performance culture. This vacancy has arisen within the Health & Safety Department.
Purpose of position:
The Health & Safety Executive (Infrastructure) supports the effective delivery of health and safety management across infrastructure projects by providing operational coordination, systems oversight, and performance monitoring.
The role strengthens consistency, assurance, and information flow within the Infrastructure Safety function, enabling technical and statutory roles to operate effectively while supporting a high standard of safety performance across all projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Coordinate health and safety activities across infrastructure projects to support consistent application of company standards.
- Act as a central point for collation and organisation of safety information from project sites.
- Facilitate effective communication between on-site Health & Safety Coordinators, project teams, and Health & Safety leadership.
- Maintain structured oversight of infrastructure safety documentation, including:
- Project Health & Safety Plans, Risk Assessments & Method Statements (RAMS), Permit-to-work records and Training and induction documentation.
- Monitor documentation status, completeness, and current in line with company procedures.
- Support audit readiness by ensuring safety records are organised and accessible.
- Provide coordination and administrative support to the Infrastructure Safety Specialist in relation to infrastructure safety activities.
- Assist with preparation, tracking, and follow-up of actions arising from reviews, inspections, audits, and meetings.
- Ensure safety-related information is compiled and presented clearly to support technical decision-making.
- Support the effective deployment of dedicated on-site Health & Safety Coordinators.
- Review submitted inspection reports, observations, and safety data for completeness and consistency.
- Encourage standardised approaches to reporting and site safety practices.
- Compile infrastructure safety performance information for internal reporting purposes.
- Monitor trends in incidents, near misses, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Highlight emerging themes or areas requiring management attention.
- Support investigation processes through documentation, timelines, and action tracking.
- Monitor progress of corrective actions and report status to Health & Safety leadership.
- Foster collaboration between site teams and the Health & Safety function.
- Ensure all delegated duties are carried out in line with the guidance and strategic direction provided by the Lead – Health & Safety Officer
- To perform any other duties and / or related tasks as may be designated by the Company from time to time.
Requirements
- As a minimum, a recognised Diploma (MQF Level 5) in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems or another relevant related field.
- At least three (3) years’ experience working in occupational health and safety, preferably within construction, infrastructure, engineering, or a comparable operational environment.
- Demonstrated experience supporting the implementation and coordination of health and safety management systems.
- Good working knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and best practice.
- Experience in managing or coordinating safety documentation, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Ability to work effectively with site teams, contractors, and management in a structured and professional manner.
Preferred Qualifications:
- First Aid certification.
- Experience in infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
- Training in incident investigation or root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of permit-to-work systems.
Benefits
- Training and opportunities for personal development
- Recognition and rewards for hard work
- Medical insurance
- Free fresh fruit
- Employee discounts at retail and food & beverage outlets at the airport and Skyparks
- Free regular health checks and medical tests
- Unlimited access to SkySpirit gym
- Staff parking facilities