HSSE Engineer

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Quezon; On-site; PHP 3,000,000 - 5,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated (JLL) is seeking a Regional HSSE Lead to provide operational leadership across multiple facilities in the APAC region, with a focus on safety, environment, and sustainability programs aligned to local regulations and client expectations.

You will drive regional HSSE strategy implementation, manage local teams, oversee contractor safety standards, and collaborate with APAC leaders to deliver continuous improvements and robust risk mitigation across the account.

Qualifications

• Degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Advanced professional certifications (NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CIH, IOSH MS or equivalent)
• ISO management system certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

Responsibilities

• Lead HSSE program implementation across multiple facilities within assigned countries/region.
• Ensure consistent application of JLL safety standards.
• Manage local HSSE team including Site Safety Officers and specialized coordinators.
• Drive operational excellence while maintaining flexibility for local business requirements.
• Implement regional HSSE strategy developed by APAC Lead with local adaptation.
• Ensure comprehensive compliance with local environmental, health, and safety regulations.
• Establish process and procedure for reporting to local regulatory authorities and government agencies.
• Lead country-specific risk assessments and develop localized mitigation strategies.
• Oversee implementation of account HSSE System and compliance with HSSE programs.
• Coordinate local permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Adapt global HSSE standards to meet local regulatory and cultural requirements.
• Monitor and report regional HSSE performance to APAC Lead and local leadership/teams.
• Conduct monthly performance reviews with site teams and provide quarterly regional reports.
• Analyse local trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Benchmark performance against local industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Drive corrective actions for performance gaps and non-conformances.
• Support audit assessments and compliance programs.
• Establish and monitor contractor HSSE requirements and performance standards.
• Conduct contractor prequalification and ongoing performance evaluations.
• Coordinate contractor safety orientations and ongoing compliance monitoring.
• Manage relationships with local HSSE service providers and consultants.
• Ensure contractor compliance with both local regulations and client's requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in contractor safety performance.
• Lead investigation of significant incidents within the region.
• Ensure timely incident reporting and response in accordance with JLL and client's requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and business continuity planning.
• Manage stakeholder communications during incidents and regulatory matters.
• Drive systematic root cause analysis and preventive action implementation.
• Share lessons learned with APAC Lead and other regional teams.
• Interface with local account facility management and business leadership.
• Coordinate with landlords, tenants, and building management companies.
• Manage client relationships and support business development activities.
• Facilitate communication between local teams and APAC Lead.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Analytics

Incident investigations

Contractor management

Education

Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, or related field

NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CIH, IOSH MS or equivalent

ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 certifications

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

What this job involves - The HSSE Regional Lead provides operational leadership and oversight for comprehensive health, safety, security, environmental, and sustainability programs across the account's operations in assigned country/sub-region. This role ensures consistent HSSE excellence while adapting to local regulatory requirements, cultural contexts, and business practices. The position requires deep local market knowledge combined with ability to implement regional HSSE strategies and drive performance across multiple facilities and service lines.

Key Responsibilities

Regional HSSE Operations Management

• Lead HSSE program implementation across multiple facilities within assigned countries/region
• Ensure consistent application of JLL safety standards
• Manage local HSSE team including Site Safety Officers and specialized coordinators
• Drive operational excellence while maintaining flexibility for local business requirements
• Implement regional HSSE strategy developed by APAC Lead with local adaptation

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Ensure comprehensive compliance with local environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Establish process and procedure for reporting to local regulatory authorities and government agencies
• Lead country-specific risk assessments and develop localized mitigation strategies
• Oversee implementation of account HSSE System and compliance with HSSE programs
• Coordinate local permits, licenses, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Adapt global HSSE standards to meet local regulatory and cultural requirements

Performance Management & Analytics

• Monitor and report regional HSSE performance to APAC Lead and local leadership/teams
• Conduct monthly performance reviews with site teams and provide quarterly regional reports
• Analyse local trends and performance data to identify improvement opportunities
• Benchmark performance against local industry standards and regulatory requirements
• Drive corrective actions for performance gaps and non-conformances
• Support audit assessments and compliance programs

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Establish and monitor contractor HSSE requirements and performance standards
• Conduct contractor prequalification and ongoing performance evaluations
• Coordinate contractor safety orientations and ongoing compliance monitoring
• Manage relationships with local HSSE service providers and consultants
• Ensure contractor compliance with both local regulations and client's requirements
• Drive continuous improvement in contractor safety performance

Incident Management & Emergency Response

• Lead investigation of significant incidents within the region
• Ensure timely incident reporting and response in accordance with JLL and client's requirements
• Coordinate emergency response activities and business continuity planning
• Manage stakeholder communications during incidents and regulatory matters
• Drive systematic root cause analysis and preventive action implementation
• Share lessons learned with APAC Lead and other regional teams

Stakeholder Management & Client Relations

• Interface with local account facility management and business leadership
• Coordinate with landlords, tenants, and building management companies
• Manage client relationships and support business development activities
• Facilitate communication between local teams and APAC Lead

Required Qualifications

Education & Professional Credentials

• Degree in Environmental Science, Safety Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Advanced professional certifications (NEBOSH Diploma, CSP, CIH, IOSH MS or equivalent)
• ISO management system certifications (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

Experience Requirements

• 10+ years progressive HSSE leadership experience in multinational corporate environment
• 5+ years senior management experience in SEA, ANZ region with cultural competency
• Proven track record leading and implementing HSSE systems/programs in multinational corporate environment
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships
• Background in facilities management, corporate real estate, or related industries preferred
• Demonstrated success in driving sustainability and environmental performance

Technical Expertise

• Deep knowledge of APAC regulatory landscapes and cultural business practices
• Expertise in HSSE management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and performance management
• Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, carbon management, and circular econ