HSE Analyst

Turner & Townsend; Asia; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Singapore seeks a Proactive Safety in Design Reviewer to read and assess architectural, engineering and construction drawings for safety compliance across all project stages.

You will lead hazard audits, ensure regulatory codes such as OSHA/NFPA/IBC/ADA are met, coordinate with engineers and contractors, and drive continuous improvement in safety design and handover readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 2–5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings, with focus on safety compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, NFPA, IBC, ADA and related safety codes.
• Strong analytical and data skills to improve safety designs.
• Willingness to travel 20–25% for site visits and reviews.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive Safety in Design reviews of drawings, specs, and life safety plans across project phases (Concept, Schematic, Design Development, Construction Documents).
• Apply safety hierarchies to eliminate hazards at design stage and prioritize controls.
• Lead hazard identification and risk assessment workshops across disciplines.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with local and international standards (OSHA, NFPA, IBC, ADA).
• Support HSE programs and governance and drive continuous improvement in design safety.
• Coordinate safety review activities with engineers, architects, and contractors to meet schedules.
• Document risk information and transfer to operations during handover.

Skills

Safety in Design

Design drawing review

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Science, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Reading drawings (architectural/engineering)

Job description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Proactive Safety in Design Review

• Read, interpret, and perform comprehensive safety reviews of architectural drawing sets, technical specifications, engineering drawings, floor layouts, elevations, and life safety plans across all project phases:
  • Concept & Schematic Design
  • Design Development
  • Construction Documentation
• Apply Safety in Design principles and the Hierarchy of Controls to eliminate or reduce hazards at the design stage.
• Prioritize hazard elimination, substitution, and engineering controls before administrative controls and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Evaluate designs to ensure safety throughout all lifecycle stages, including:
  • Construction
  • Installation
  • Commissioning
  • Operations
  • Maintenance
  • Demolition and Decommissioning

Hazard Identification and Risk Workshops

• Lead or participate in multidisciplinary hazard identification and risk assessment exercises.
• Facilitate workshops with architects, engineers, contractors, maintenance personnel, and operational end-users to ensure designs are practical, maintainable, and resilient to human error.

Regulatory and Code Compliance

• Verify that facility and equipment designs comply with applicable local, regional, national, and international regulations, standards, and codes, including:
  • OSHA
  • NFPA
  • International Building Code (IBC)
  • ADA
  • Other relevant jurisdiction-specific requirements

HSE Program Administration

• Support regional HSE programs, initiatives, standards, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational safety objectives.

Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement

• Monitor Safety in Design performance metrics and project outcomes.
• Capture lessons learned and recommend enhancements to design standards, technical guidelines, and best practices.
• Analyze injury, illness, and incident trends to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen risk controls.

Operational Leadership and Coordination

• Coordinate safety review activities and support project delivery schedules.
• Assign and manage safety-related tasks while ensuring quality, consistency, and timely completion of deliverables.

Multi-Disciplinary Technical Integration

• Integrate safety considerations across multiple disciplines, including:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Occupational Hygiene
  • Process Safety
  • Materials and Chemical Safety
• Develop solutions that support inherently safer facility and equipment design.

Risk Transfer and Operational Handover

• Provide safety oversight during commissioning, startup, and handover activities.
• Ensure critical risk information, design assumptions, and control measures are accurately documented and effectively transferred to operations and maintenance teams.

Professional Communication and Leadership

• Demonstrate leadership through professionalism, collaboration, integrity, accountability, and excellence.
• Translate complex technical HSE requirements into clear, practical guidance for project stakeholders, clients, and operational teams.
• Foster a proactive safety culture through effective communication and stakeholder engagement.

Core Competencies

• Safety in Design (SiD)
• Design Drawing and Specification Review
• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
• Building and Life Safety Code Compliance
• HSE Program Management
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Construction Safety
• Commissioning and Operational Readiness
• Stakeholder Engagement and Facilitation
• Data Analytics and Continuous Improvement
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Technical Report Writing and Documentation

Travel Requirements

• Approximately 20% to 25% domestic and international travel for project reviews, site inspections, commissioning support, operational readiness verification, and stakeholder engagement activities.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Construction Management, Science, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education and experience will be considered. Minimum 2 to 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Technical Drawing Review: Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction drawings, specifications, and scope documents, with a focus on safety compliance.
• Risk & Hazard Management: Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, and implementing effective control measures. Understanding of engineering design and construction processes.
• Safety Regulations & Standards: Knowledge of OSHA requirements, safety legislation, and building/fire safety codes such as NFPA, IBC, and ADA.
• Problem Solving & Analysis: Strong analytical skills to identify safety risks, evaluate technical proposals, and develop practical, compliant solutions.
• Ergonomics & Data Analysis: Ability to analyze and apply human factors, ergonomic principles, and technical data to improve workplace safety and processes.
• Numerical Skills: Comfortable working with percentages, ratios, incident statistics, budgets, and other calculations related to EHS performance.
• Microsoft Office Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel (including data analysis and pivot tables), PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Communication & Organization: Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain technical safety concepts clearly to various stakeholders.
• Travel Requirements: Willingness to travel approximately 20% to 25% for site inspections, commissioning, and facility handover activities.
• Certifications (Preferred): IOSH certification preferred. Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, CIH, CHMM, PMP, Fire Safety, Emergency Planning, or equivalent qualifications are highly desirable.

Additional Information

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