Kerja Sepenuh Masa, Environment, Health and Safety Senior Manager di Spencer Ogden - Maukerja

Regional EHS Manager - Data Centre Construction

Based in Singapore with Travelling Requirements | Regional APAC Scope

About the Company

A fast-growing digital infrastructure platform developing and operating next-generation data centres across Asia Pacific. With a focus on sustainability, connectivity and AI infrastructure, the organisation is expanding its regional footprint to support growing demand for reliable, scalable and energy-efficient digital infrastructure.

The Role

The Regional EHS Manager will lead Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) governance across data centre construction projects in APAC. This role provides independent oversight of construction safety, contractor compliance, environmental performance and incident management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with project leadership, contractors and regional stakeholders, you will strengthen EHS standards, drive continuous improvement and ensure that safety remains integral to design, construction, testing and commissioning activities.

Key Responsibilities

EHS Governance & Compliance

• Develop and maintain regional construction EHS standards, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, project safety plans, Permit-to-Work systems and Design for Safety requirements.
• Review contractor risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans and emergency response procedures.
• Conduct EHS audits and compliance reviews, ensuring corrective actions are tracked through to closure.
• Evaluate contractor EHS capabilities as part of regional tender assessments.

Site Safety & Contractor Management

• Conduct regular site inspections and governance reviews across regional projects.
• Oversee high-risk construction activities, including lifting, excavation, electrical works, work at height, confined spaces, MEP installation and commissioning.
• Assess contractor safety performance and escalate significant non-compliance where necessary.
• Drive safety improvement initiatives in collaboration with project teams, contractors and consultants.

Risk & Incident Management

• Review project risk assessments and verify that appropriate controls are implemented before work commences.
• Promote the integration of Design for Safety principles throughout design and construction.
• Review incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyse incident trends and disseminate lessons learned across the region.

EHS Performance & Reporting

• Participate in monthly and quarterly project and regional EHS governance meetings.
• Prepare dashboards and management reports covering incidents, audits, training compliance, safety observations and key performance indicators.
• Conduct regular EHS performance reviews with project leaders and senior management.

Environmental & Commissioning Safety

• Monitor environmental compliance covering noise, dust, waste management, chemical storage, water discharge and spill prevention.
• Provide safety oversight for critical electrical works, including HV/LV installation, energisation, testing and commissioning.
• Review isolation procedures and risk controls before energisation and commissioning activities.

Safety Leadership & Escalation

• Exercise the authority to request the suspension of unsafe work where there is imminent danger or serious non-compliance.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed before work resumes and escalate repeated or severe breaches to senior management.
• Recommend contractor suspension in cases involving serious or repeated safety violations.

What You Bring

• A degree or diploma in Occupational Safety and Health, Engineering, Construction Management, Environmental Management or a related discipline.
• Relevant professional certifications such as WSH Officer/Manager, NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, CSP, OSHA or equivalent.
• At least 10 years of construction safety experience, including a minimum of 5 years in data centres or other mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience overseeing EPC contractors, general contractors, safety consultants and multi-country projects across APAC.
• Proven capability in incident investigation, root cause analysis, contractor performance management and construction risk control.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety legislation, environmental compliance, risk management and Design for Safety principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to challenge unsafe practices and exercise independent judgement.
• A proactive, collaborative approach and willingness to travel regionally.