APAC PDS HSSEQ Lead

JLL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

JLL is seeking a senior HSSEQ leader to develop and own the APAC HSSEQ strategy for Project and Development Services, aligning regional goals with global standards and a data‑led safety culture.

You will lead the regional HSSE team, manage incidents, audits, and certifications (ISO 14001/45001/9001), drive risk controls, and report performance to senior leadership across APAC. This role requires strong stakeholder engagement and the ability to influence cross-country teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own the APAC HSSEQ strategy for Project and Development Services, ensuring alignment with global standards and data-led safety initiatives.
• Lead the regional HSSE team across APAC, overseeing incidents, risk management, audits, and training programs.
• Drive certifications (ISO 14001, 45001, 9001), ensure regulatory compliance, and report performance to senior leadership.

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.

Business unit

Project and Development Services (PDS)

Reporting to

• Direct: Global PDS & Tetris HSSEQ Lead
• Dotted: APAC Managing Director, PDS

Key stakeholders

PDS APAC Senior Leadership Team (Managing Director, Operations Leaders, Country Managing Directors), platform functions (procurement, technology, BI, commercial), Project Directors and Project Managers, clients, regulators, and certification/accreditation bodies

Direct reports

Country/Hub HSE Managers or Leads across the APAC region

Duties & responsibilities

HSSEQ Strategy & Governance

Develop, own, and gain senior leadership endorsement for the annual PDS APAC HSSEQ strategy, cascading clear goals to every country and market within the region.
Provide regular strategic updates to senior leadership on HSSEQ performance, priorities, and emerging risks across the region.
Ensure full regional compliance with the organisation's global HSSEQ strategy, policies, and standards across all operational locations.
Own and maintain the PDS APAC HSSE Policy and Incident Management Policy, ensuring consistency with global policy and applicable local legislation.
Ensure legal and regulatory registers are established and actively maintained across all jurisdictions in which the business operates.
Develop and maintain HSSEQ best-practice standards, processes, and templates for consistent use across all projects in the region.
Ensure all active projects are applying current HSSEQ best practices, standards, and templates.
Act as the single point of accountability for HSSE performance and compliance across the entire APAC region.

Objectives, Targets & Performance Reporting

Ensure location-specific HSSEQ objectives and targets are established, regularly measured, and achieved across the region.
Provide regular HSSEQ performance reporting to senior leadership, including trends, key metrics, and recommended actions.
Consult with project and country leadership on safety improvements and corrective actions.
Ensure HSSEQ reporting obligations are met consistently and on time across all active projects.
With regional leadership, develop the plan for the transformation of PDS APAC's HSSEQ function from a compliance-driven model to a proactive, data-led HSSEQ culture that measurably reduces incident rates and embeds HSSEQ leadership at every level of project delivery. Drive regional leadership to role model the required behaviours to lead the change.

Incident Management

Maintain full accountability for the timely and accurate reporting of all incidents in line with company and regulatory requirements.
Ensure all significant incidents are subject to a thorough investigation and root cause analysis.
Lead or oversee the close-out of significant incidents, including corrective actions, lessons learned, and stakeholder communication.
Ensure lessons learned are captured and shared across the region to prevent recurrence.
Ensure relevant personnel are trained and equipped to use incident management systems and processes.

Certification, Audit & Assurance

Design, implement, and oversee an internal audit programme that provides assurance over HSSE performance and compliance.
Support and coordinate external and internal audits, providing timely and accurate evidence.
Facilitate the PDS APAC participation in Global Internal and External audits, including certification audits to ISO 14001, 45001 & 9001.
Track audit findings and recommendations through to closure, ensuring continuous improvement in HSSEQ practice.

Risk Management

Oversee the identification, assessment, and management of HSSEQ risk across all projects and operations in the region.
Identify systemic or emerging risks through analysis of business, project, and operational data, and implement practical mitigations.

People Leadership & Resource Management

Build, lead, and develop the regional HSSE team, ensuring appropriate structure, capability, and coverage across all markets.
Coach and support HSSE team members, providing regular feedback and development opportunities.
Lead recruitment, onboarding, and succession planning for the regional HSSE function.
Support the professional development and industry recognition of HSSE team members.

Training

Ensure all personnel undertake mandatory HSSEQ training relevant to their role.
Design, implement, and continuously improve HSSEQ training programmes across the region.
Identify training needs and gaps and address