Site Safety & Health Lead for High-Tech Construction

Turner & Townsend; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an experienced HSE professional to monitor and enforce site safety, health and environmental requirements across construction projects. You will conduct inspections, review safety plans and permit-to-work systems, and help ensure compliance with local regulations and client expectations.

With 5–10 years in HSE on diverse projects such as industrial, semiconductor or life sciences facilities, you will lead inductions, risk assessments,

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in safety or engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations and incident investigation processes.
• Experience in contractor safety management and permit-to-work systems.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and enforce compliance with site safety, health, and environmental requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and safety observations to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Review contractors' HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, and permit-to-work systems.
• Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements, project standards, and client HSE expectations.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, and recommend preventive measures.
• Organize and conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and HSE awareness programs.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including work at height, lifting operations, confined space entry, hot works, and energy isolation.
• Track HSE performance metrics and prepare regular safety reports for project stakeholders.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure site emergency preparedness.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Reporting skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking an experienced HSE professional to monitor and enforce site safety, health and environmental requirements across construction projects. You will conduct inspections, review safety plans and permit-to-work systems, and help ensure compliance with local regulations and client expectations.

With 5–10 years in HSE on diverse projects such as industrial, semiconductor or life sciences facilities, you will lead inductions, risk assessments,