Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead

TSTAR Recruit Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 81,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

TSTAR Recruit Pte. Ltd. is seeking an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead to drive company-wide EHS policies, standards, and procedures across construction sites.

You will foster a safety-first culture, collaborate with site teams and authorities, and manage risk, training, and digital reporting. The role requires 5+ years in EHS within construction, a Civil/Structural Engineering background, and typically a PE qualification.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of EHS experience in construction.
• Registered Professional Engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of EHS policies and procedures.
• Drive safety-first culture across sites and projects.
• Coordinate with site management and stakeholders to meet EHS targets.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and company EHS requirements.
• Oversee inspections, audits, and regulatory visits; close findings.
• Lead investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Develop risk management frameworks and mitigation plans.
• Champion EHS digitalisation, data collection, analytics, and reporting.
• Plan and oversee EHS training for staff, workers, and subcontractors.
• Represent company in industry forums and safety engagements.
• Organise EHS campaigns and recognition programs.
• Communicate with management to align EHS with operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data-driven analytics

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

PE Practising Certificate

Job description

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead

About the job Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead

Our esteemed client, an established MNC, is searching for a Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Lead:

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of company-wide EHS policies, standards, and procedures.
• Drive a strong safety-first culture by embedding EHS excellence into all operational and site activities.
• Collaborate closely with site management, EHS teams, and stakeholders to achieve EHS targets across all projects.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and company EHS requirements.
• Monitor regulatory updates, liaise with authorities, and advise management on regulatory impacts and compliance strategies.
• Oversee and support site inspections, audits, and authority visits; review findings and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead incident and accident investigations, including internal and external case reviews, and implement procedural improvements.
• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management frameworks and mitigation strategies.
• Champion EHS digitalisation initiatives, including data collection, analytics, and performance reporting across sites.
• Plan, implement, and oversee EHS training programs for staff, workers, and subcontractors, ensuring proper documentation and onboarding compliance.
• Represent the company in industry forums, stakeholder meetings, and safety-related engagements.
• Organise EHS campaigns, initiatives, and recognition programs to strengthen safety awareness and culture.
• Maintain strong communication with corporate management and project teams to align EHS strategies with operational needs.
• Proactively identify operational risks and conflicts between EHS requirements and site execution, driving timely resolution.

Job Requirements:

• Preferably a Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with a valid PE Practising Certificate.
• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Civil / Structural) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant EHS experience in the construction industry, including hands-on involvement in site safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and implementation of EHS policies for building projects.
• Strong, comprehensive knowledge of EHS management systems and standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Proven experience in environmental compliance, OSHA regulations, sustainability, occupational health & safety, risk assessment, and industrial hygiene.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence at all organisational levels.
• Highly accountable, proactive, and forward-thinking, with the ability to respond decisively to EHS challenges.
• Data-driven mindset with experience leveraging metrics and analytics to improve safety performance.
• Strong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail in identifying and managing site safety risks.

Additional Information:

• Salary: Up to SGD 8,000 +VB (1-2 Months)
• Working Hours:5 Days Work, 8:30am - 6pm