Head of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

TIONG SENG CIVIL ENGINEERING (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional construction firm in Singapore is seeking a Head of EHS to establish standards and ensure compliance across projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 years of EHS experience in construction, with strong leadership and communication skills. This role involves developing EHS policies, managing risks, and promoting a proactive safety culture. You will work closely with site management and corporate teams to achieve high EHS standards.

Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with valid PE Practising Certificate preferred.
• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience in construction, with at least 7 years in managerial roles.
• Strong knowledge in ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EHS policy development and implementation across the company.
• Ensure compliance with industrial and safety regulations.
• Plan and implement EHS training programs for staff and subcontractors.

Skills

EHS management

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural)

Professional Degree Certificate

Job description

As the Head of EHS, you will establish company‑wide standards, ensure regulatory compliance, digitise EHS workflows, and embed a proactive safety culture across all projects. Partnering with site leadership and corporate management, you will deliver best‑in‑class EHS performance throughout the project life cycle.

Responsibilities

EHS Standards & Policy:

• Oversee the development and implementation of EHS policies, standards, and procedures across the company.
• Formulate strategic, forward-looking EHS policies that reflect changing operational needs.
• Promote a safety-first culture among site personnel, embedding EHS excellence as an integral part of all work activities.
• Collaborate with site management, the EHS team, and stakeholders to achieve high EHS standards and targets on all projects.

Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant industrial and company safety regulations and standards.
• Support EHS Managers in communicating and implementing EHS policies at the project level.
• Stay updated on the latest regulations; liaise with authorities for clarifications on new or revised requirements, and advise management on potential impacts.

Audit & Risk Management:

• Support EHS Managers and Officers in conducting regular and stringent site inspections to ensure a safe and hazard-free work environment.
• Review findings from internal and authority-led inspections, and formulate improvement plans accordingly.
• Investigate and review internal incidents/accidents, and implement procedural changes or improvements.
• Review case studies of external incidents and propose improvements to project operations based on the findings.
• Plan and implement comprehensive risk management policies and procedures for all employees.

Digitisation:

• Digitally savvy, with experience implementing digital tools to enhance EHS performance.
• Develop and implement a digital plan for collecting EHS data from sites; analyse data to assess and improve project EHS performance.

Training:

• Plan and implement regular EHS training programmes for staff, workers, and subcontractors.
• Maintain comprehensive EHS training records in coordination with the HR department.
• Ensure that all new site personnel are properly briefed on relevant EHS regulations and requirements.

Support:

• Represent the company in industry and safety-related groups, and at stakeholder meetings relating to EHS.
• Organise EHS-related initiatives such as campaigns and awards to promote a strong safety culture.

Communication:

• Maintain open communication with Corporate Management and Project Managers to align EHS directions with project operations.
• Proactively identify and highlight potential conflicts between EHS regulations and site operations for resolution with relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Preferably a Registered Professional Engineer (Civil) with the PE Board (with a valid PE Practising Certificate).
• Candidate must possess at least a Professional Degree Certificate, Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural) or equivalent.
• Minimum 12 years of EHS experience in the construction field, with at least 7 years in a managerial capacity for building projects.
• Strong all-rounded knowledge in EHS management (e.g. ISO9001, ISO14001 & OHSAS 18001), EHS regulations, and planning capabilities to support construction progress and operations in Singapore.
• Good experience in environmental and OSHA compliance, sustainability, risk assessment and reduction, occupational health and safety, and industrial hygiene is essential.
• Possess excellent communication skills to articulate and share vision, goals, plans, strategies, and values to influence the team in achieving desired objectives.
• Able to maintain a high level of accountability and presence to ensure all projects perform to safety KPIs and other pre-defined EHS goals.
• Proactive and forward-thinking when faced with challenges; able to adapt and respond decisively to issues.
• Believer in empirical data and measurement as the basis for decision-making to improve efficiency and EHS performance.
• Organized and detail-oriented; able to scrutinize safety plans and identify potential safety risks in site activities for effective risk management.