EHS Officer

Cushman & Wakefield; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an experienced EHS Officer to support safe, compliant operations across APAC data center facilities. You will drive EHS programs, coach teams, and ensure documentation meets client and Cushman & Wakefield standards while supporting safety, service, and reporting requirements.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in health and safety within data centers or critical environments, strong leadership and communication skills, and professional H&S qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and safety for data centers or critical environments.
• Experience with audits, inspections, risk assessments and incident management.
• Ability to influence site teams, contractors and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, systems, and procedures across site operations.
• Conduct site inspections, audits and risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and client standards.
• Assist in preparing SWMS and risk assessments, and review safety documentation.
• Provide coaching and safety training to site teams, subcontractors and vendors.
• Support incident management and corrective action processes across projects.

Skills

Health & safety leadership

Data center ops

Risk assessment

Audits & inspections

Incident management

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

CMMS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Professional H&S qualifications

Tools

CMMS

Famis 360

BI dashboard tools

Job description

Job Title

EHS Officer

Job Description Summary

We are looking for an experienced EHS professional to support safe, compliant, and high-performing operations across critical data center facilities in the APAC region. This role is responsible for driving EHS programs, supporting engineering operations teams and vendors, ensuring compliance with client and Cushman & Wakefield standards, and helping maintain strong operational performance across safety, service, and reporting requirements.

Job Description

About the Role:

• Support the implementation of EHS policies, systems, and procedures across site operations.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, client standards, and Cushman & Wakefield requirements.
• Assist in the preparation and review of SWMS, risk assessments, and other safety documentation.
• Provide coaching and support to site teams, subcontractors, and vendors on safe work practices.
• Deliver inductions, toolbox talks, and safety training to strengthen site safety culture.
• Maintain accurate safety records, reports, and documentation for project teams and clients.
• Support incident, near miss, and corrective action management, including escalation and follow-up.
• Provide leadership support to onsite engineering operations teams across multiple operational workstreams.
• Ensure site teams and vendors strictly adhere to approved client and Cushman & Wakefield policies and procedures.
• Support SLA, KPI, and client reporting requirements on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
• Contribute to vendor governance, contractor meetings, and corrective action plans where performance falls below expectations.
• Provide advice on operating client facilities safely, including support for statutory compliance and certification requirements.
• Support client projects and coordinate with contractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure safe execution of work on site.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, landlords, vendors, and head office platform teams, to support operational performance and scalability.
• Support facility-related budget compliance in line with contract requirements.

About You:

• 5+ years of relevant health and safety experience in data centers, critical environments, engineering operations sites, or similar industrial settings.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Experience supporting EHS programs, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident management.
• Proven ability to work across multiple operational streams and manage competing priorities under pressure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence site teams, contractors, and vendors.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives, client reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Written and spoken English proficiency is required.
• Professional qualifications in health and safety or related disciplines.
• Bachelor’s degree or advanced degree in a related field is preferred.
• Industry-recognized professional qualifications in relevant fields are an advantage.
• Proficiency in CMMS or operations management systems such as MCIM, Famis 360, BI dashboard tools, or similar platforms.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”