Project HSE Specialist

Business Unit: APM Terminals – Safety & Resilience
Department: Project Execution
Reports to: Project HSE Manager
Location: On-site, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Project-Based Role, aligned with the Laldia project duration

APM Terminals, part of the Maersk Group, is a global leader in port and terminal operations, operating one of the world’s most comprehensive port networks. With a presence in over 130 countries and a workforce of more than 100,000 employees, Maersk is at the forefront of integrated logistics and supply chain solutions.

At APM Terminals, we go beyond moving cargo—we enable global trade, support local economies, and drive sustainable growth in the communities where we operate.

The Laldia Container Terminal (LCT) project in Chattogram represents a strategic investment in Bangladesh’s port infrastructure. As a greenfield development, LCT is designed to enhance capacity, improve operational efficiency, and support the country’s growing trade ambitions.

This project is critical in positioning Bangladesh as a key logistics hub in South Asia, with strong focus on safety, sustainability, and world-class operational standards from day one.

APM Terminals is seeking a Project HSE Specialist for this project-based role, acting as a key technical authority supporting the safe execution of construction activities.

Working closely with the Project HSE Manager, this role will drive HSE excellence across the project lifecycle—ensuring that construction supervision teams and contractors comply with contractual obligations, international standards, and local regulatory requirements.

Beyond compliance, the role will focus on building capability, strengthening safety culture, and embedding structured, high-performance ways of working across a complex, multi-contractor environment.

• Support implementation of the Project HSE Plan across all phases

• Act as a key HSE representative in cross-functional forums

• Provide technical expertise, safety insights, and performance data to stakeholders

• Identify, assess, and mitigate HSE risks proactively across the project lifecycle

• Ensure clear accountability for HSE across contractors and supply chain

• Drive assurance through audits, inspections, Gemba walks, and compliance reviews

• Monitor contractor and construction supervision performance against HSE requirements

• Ensure alignment with contractual obligations, approved methodologies, and local regulations

• Conduct regular process confirmation and site verification activities

• Collaborate with contractor leadership to improve safety performance and compliance

• Drive a transparent reporting culture and ensure quality incident investigations

• Ensure application of the hierarchy of controls and closure of corrective actions

• Maintain HSE data integrity across digital systems and reporting tools

• Plan and execute emergency drills (fire, medical, spill, evacuation)

• Coordinate with local emergency services and ensure readiness of response systems

• Support HSE evaluation during contractor pre-qualification and selection

• Ensure translation of contract HSE requirements into site-level execution

• Review and approve HSE documentation (method statements, risk assessments, plans)

• Conduct audits across contractor operations, including camps, workshops, and equipment

• Manage HSE data collection, validation, and reporting processes

• Contribute to monthly progress reports and management reviews

• Track KPIs (lead and lag indicators) to reflect accurate site performance

• Support development and tracking of the annual HSE plan

• Drive Kaizen (“Just Do It”) initiatives to enhance safety performance

• Promote “Smart Working” methodologies and proactive risk elimination

• Strengthen safety culture through structured engagement and improvement programs

• Reports directly to the Project HSE Manager

• Operates on-site in Chattogram, Bangladesh

• Works across a multi-contractor, large-scale infrastructure project environment

• Minimum 8 years of HSE experience, including large-scale infrastructure, port, or terminal construction projects

• Experience managing HSE across complex contractor and supply chain environments

• Involvement in at least two major capital projects (>USD 100M)

• Strong knowledge of Bangladesh HSE regulations (Labour Act 2006, Labour Rules 2015, BNBC) and international standards

• Proven ability to work in diverse, cross-cultural environments

• Strong influencing, communication, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to challenge unsafe behaviors confidently across all levels

• Fluency in English and Bengali

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical) or related field

• NEBOSH International General Certificate or Diploma (preferred)

• NOSHTRI Master’s/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (preferred)

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and professional development

This is more than a compliance role—it’s about shaping the safety foundation of a major infrastructure project from the ground up.

You will play a critical role in ensuring that LCT is built to the highest HSE standards, influencing behaviors, systems, and outcomes that will define the terminal’s long-term success.

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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