Assurance Lead (HSSEQ)

Jacobs; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Jacobs in Malaysia is seeking an Assurance Lead (HSSEQ) to guide safety, quality and assurance outcomes across major aviation infrastructure programmes in SE Asia. You will shape governance, performance and continuous improvement while collaborating with senior leaders, technical specialists and client stakeholders.

You will develop and implement assurance strategies, audit programmes and compliance frameworks that drive risk reduction and operational excellence across a complex delivery

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Experience leading assurance, quality and HSSEQ on major infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and assurance best practices.
• Experience implementing audit, compliance, and continuous improvement programs.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong governance, reporting, and leadership capabilities.
• Professional registration in a relevant body; aviation/airside desirable.
• Experience delivering projects in Malaysia/Asia Pacific region; MBA/masters desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead programme-wide assurance strategies, standards, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Provide oversight of health, safety, security, environment and quality assurance systems across the programme.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits, corrective action programmes and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, client requirements, corporate policies and industry standards.
• Lead risk-based audit programmes and oversee assurance reporting for programme leadership.
• Partner with programme directors and functional leaders to address quality, safety, resourcing and performance challenges.
• Oversee contractor assurance activities and support the achievement of programme objectives.
• Provide technical assurance advice to programme leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop assurance teams, including mentoring senior discipline leaders and supporting capability development.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, industry bodies and external stakeholders as required.

Skills

HSEQ leadership

ISO 9001 knowledge

Audit & compliance

Stakeholder influence

Multidisciplinary teams

Governance & reporting

Regulatory engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

MBA or Master’s degree desirable

Job description

As the Assurance Lead (HSSEQ), you will play a critical role in shaping safety, quality and assurance outcomes across a major aviation infrastructure SEA programmes. This is an opportunity to influence the governance, performance and continuous improvement of a large-scale construction environment while working alongside senior programme leaders, technical specialists and client stakeholders.

You will lead the development and implementation of assurance strategies, quality management systems, audit programmes and regulatory compliance frameworks that support safe and successful project delivery. Your expertise will directly influence programme performance, risk reduction, contractor compliance and operational excellence across a complex, high-profile delivery environment.

This role offers the opportunity to work at programme level, providing strategic leadership across multiple disciplines while mentoring senior leaders and helping to build long-term assurance capability within the organisation. You will be part of a collaborative leadership team focused on delivering industry-leading outcomes for clients and communities across the region.

What You'll Do

• Lead all programme-wide assurance strategies, standards, policies, procedures and governance frameworks.
• Provide oversight of health, safety, security, environment and quality assurance systems across the programme.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, audits, corrective action programmes and compliance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, client requirements, corporate policies and industry standards.
• Lead risk-based audit programmes and oversee assurance reporting for programme leadership.
• Partner with programme directors and functional leaders to address quality, safety, resourcing and performance challenges.
• Oversee contractor assurance activities and support the achievement of programme objectives.
• Provide technical assurance advice to programme leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead and develop assurance teams, including mentoring senior discipline leaders and supporting capability development.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, industry bodies and external stakeholders as required.

Here's what you'll need

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene or a related discipline.
• Significant experience leading assurance, quality and HSEQ functions within major infrastructure, construction or engineering programmes.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems and assurance best practices.
• Experience developing and implementing audit, compliance and continuous improvement programmes.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong communication, governance, reporting and leadership capabilities.
• Professional registration and active membership of a relevant professional body.
• Experience within aviation or airside operating environments is highly desirable.
• Experience delivering projects across Malaysia or the wider Asia Pacific region is advantageous.
• MBA or relevant Master's degree is desirable.

Why Join Us

youll have the opportunity to influence assurance outcomes on a complex infrastructure programme, work alongside experienced industry leaders and help shape the standards, systems and practices that support safe and successful project delivery. This role provides significant visibility, regional impact and the opportunity to contribute to some of the most challenging and high-profile projects in the market.

Please note: If you are being represented by a recruitment agency you will not be considered, to be considered you will need to apply directly to Jacobs.

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Jacobs. A world where you can

At Jacobs, we make the world smarter, more connected and more sustainable.

What drives you drives us as we work to build a better world - together. At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to make the world better, more connected, more sustainable. We're powered by more than 50,000 people across the globe who deliver innovative scientific, technical, professional and program-management solutions for public and private clients around the world.

We're always looking for dynamic and engaged people to join our team. Bring your passion, your ingenuity and your vision. Let's see the impact we can create, together.

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