Data Centre Construction Safety Lead

Singtel Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Nxera is seeking a Construction Safety Manager (Data Centre) to lead regional EHS governance for DC construction projects, ensuring compliance with company standards and local regulations. The role provides independent oversight of safety performance, contractor compliance, incident management and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Lead regional EHS governance, site safety oversight, and performance reporting while driving safety improvements with project teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience.
• Experience in data centre or mission-critical infrastructure projects.
• Experience managing EPC/general contractors and multi-country projects in APAC.
• Preferred certifications include NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor, CSP, OSHA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regional construction EHS standards, procedures and governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE plans, environmental requirements, Permit-to-Work systems, Design for Safety principles and local regulations.
• Review key contractor safety documents such as risk assessments, method statements, lifting plans and emergency response plans.
• Conduct compliance reviews and audits and track corrective actions to closure.
• Review and evaluate contractor EHS capability for regional tender including tender evaluation assessment.
• Conduct regular site inspections and governance reviews across regional projects.
• Monitor high-risk activities including excavation, lifting, working at height, electrical works, hot work, confined space, MEP works, testing and commissioning.
• Analyze incident trends and share lessons learned across the region.
• Prepare EHS dashboards and reports covering incidents, audits, training compliance, safety observations and key performance indicators.
• Oversee project risk assessments and verify appropriate controls are in place before work starts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Incident investigation

Risk management

Audits & governance

Safety communication

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Diploma in Safety/Engineering

Job description

Nxera is seeking a Construction Safety Manager (Data Centre) to lead regional EHS governance for DC construction projects, ensuring compliance with company standards and local regulations. The role provides independent oversight of safety performance, contractor compliance, incident management and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Lead regional EHS governance, site safety oversight, and performance reporting while driving safety improvements with project teams.