QHSE Lead

HASILWAN (M) SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HSW Group is seeking an experienced and hands-on QHSE leader to drive Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management across its growing portfolio of projects in Malaysia. The role covers power transmission, high-voltage substations, BESS, large-scale power and infrastructure works, with Group-level responsibility for QHSE assurance to Top Management.

You will lead project QHSE teams, develop strategies, oversee governance and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements while

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Group-wide QHSE strategies, objectives, programmes and improvement plans.
• Advise Top Management on significant QHSE risks, legal obligations and emerging issues.
• Establish and maintain effective QHSE governance, responsibilities, reporting and accountability.
• Drive a proactive QHSE culture throughout the Group.
• Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and legal requirements.
• Coordinate engagement with relevant authorities and regulatory agencies.
• Lead occupational safety and health management across high-risk construction and project activities.
• Oversee the implementation of HIRARC, JSA/JHA, Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures, Permit-to-Work systems and Emergency Response Plans.
• Strengthen the Group's Quality Management System and provide oversight of project quality requirements.
• Oversee Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, inspections, NCRs, CAPA, testing and commissioning records and project handover documentation.
• Work closely with Project, Engineering, SCM, Testing & Commissioning and Document Control teams to ensure quality requirements are established and maintained.
• Manage QHSE requirements for contractors and suppliers throughout pre-award, mobilisation, execution and completion stages.
• Establish effective risk and opportunity management processes.
• Implement and maintain an effective Management of Change process.
• Lead internal QHSE audits, project assurance reviews and targeted inspections.
• Monitor audit findings, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish measurable QHSE objectives, KPIs and management dashboards.
• Work with HR and Department Heads on QHSE competency, training and development programmes.
• Lead incident, NCR and root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective actions.
• Represent HSW during client meetings, audits, regulatory inspections, tender and prequalification meetings and management presentations.
• Lead, coach and develop the Group's QHSE organisation and project-based QHSE personnel.
• Develop QHSE budgets and plan manpower and resource requirements.
• Maintain professional independence while working closely with Project and Operational teams.

Job description

HSW Group is looking for an experienced and hands-on QHSE leader to lead, strengthen and continuously improve the Group's Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental management across its growing portfolio of projects.

The role will support major projects involving:

Power transmission and grid infrastructure

High-voltage substations and interconnection facilities

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

Large-scale power and industrial projects

Complex construction and infrastructure works

This is a Group-level leadership role responsible for providing QHSE assurance to Top Management, leading project QHSE teams, driving continuous improvement and ensuring effective implementation of QHSE requirements across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement Group-wide QHSE strategies, objectives, programmes and improvement plans.

Advise Top Management on significant QHSE risks, legal obligations and emerging issues.

Establish and maintain effective QHSE governance, responsibilities, reporting and accountability.

Drive a proactive QHSE culture throughout the Group.

Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, regulatory and legal requirements.

Coordinate engagement with relevant authorities and regulatory agencies.

Lead occupational safety and health management across high-risk construction and project activities.

Oversee the implementation of HIRARC, JSA/JHA, Method Statements, Safe Work Procedures, Permit-to-Work systems and Emergency Response Plans.

Strengthen the Group's Quality Management System and provide oversight of project quality requirements.

Oversee Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, inspections, NCRs, CAPA, testing and commissioning records and project handover documentation.

Work closely with Project, Engineering, SCM, Testing & Commissioning and Document Control teams to ensure quality requirements are established and maintained.

Manage QHSE requirements for contractors and suppliers throughout pre-award, mobilisation, execution and completion stages.

Establish effective risk and opportunity management processes.

Implement and maintain an effective Management of Change process.

Lead internal QHSE audits, project assurance reviews and targeted inspections.

Monitor audit findings, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Establish measurable QHSE objectives, KPIs and management dashboards.

Work with HR and Department Heads on QHSE competency, training and development programmes.

Lead incident, NCR and root cause investigations and ensure effective corrective actions.

Represent HSW during client meetings, audits, regulatory inspections, tender and prequalification meetings and management presentations.

Lead, coach and develop the Group's QHSE organisation and project-based QHSE personnel.

Develop QHSE budgets and plan manpower and resource requirements.

Maintain professional independence while working closely with Project and Operational teams.

Why Join Us?

Join HSW Group and play a key role in strengthening QHSE standards across major infrastructure, energy and construction projects throughout Malaysia.

The role offers the opportunity to work at Group level, influence QHSE strategy and governance, and contribute directly to building a strong culture of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment across the organisation.