APAC HSE Leader: Governance, Safety & Compliance

Turner & Townsend; George Town; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Lead HSE Manager to provide strategic EHS leadership, governance, assurance, and operational support across capital projects in the APAC region. The role collaborates with client stakeholders, TT account leadership, project managers, contractors and regional teams to ensure EHS compliance with TT standards.

Responsibilities include leading EHS governance, developing strategies, conducting audits, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement while training

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related discipline with a recognized EHS certification.
• Minimum 10 years of EHS experience in construction or mission-critical environments, regional experience preferred.
• Proven expertise in contractor safety management, governance, auditing, and risk programs.
• Experience leading client-facing EHS engagements across multiple countries and teams.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with governance mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead EHS governance across the APAC project portfolio.
• Develop and implement EHS strategies, procedures, and assurance programs.
• Conduct project EHS reviews, audits, inspections, and readiness assessments.
• Support project teams in closing EHS risks, findings, and compliance gaps.
• Act as primary interface with EHS stakeholders and client representatives.
• Review contractor EHS plans, documentation, and project readiness packages.
• Monitor portfolio-wide EHS performance, KPIs, and reporting requirements.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and lessons learned.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote a positive safety culture.
• Provide guidance and training to project teams on EHS requirements.

Skills

EHS governance

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Training delivery

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Engineering

Environmental Science

Professional EHS certification

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Lead HSE Manager to provide strategic EHS leadership, governance, assurance, and operational support across capital projects in the APAC region. The role collaborates with client stakeholders, TT account leadership, project managers, contractors and regional teams to ensure EHS compliance with TT standards.

Responsibilities include leading EHS governance, developing strategies, conducting audits, managing risks, and driving continuous improvement while training