Regional Data Centre Safety & EHS Lead

Nxera; Singapore; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Nxera is seeking a Lead regional EHS governance professional to drive safety standards for data centre construction across APAC, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policy.

You will oversee contractor safety, incident investigations, risk management, and incident trend analysis, while enabling Design for Safety and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree or diploma in OSH/engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction safety experience, 5+ years in data centres.
• Proven ability to manage EPC/general contractors and cross-country projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regional EHS standards, procedures and governance.
• Ensure compliance with permits, work systems, and local regulations.
• Review contractor safety documents and conduct audits; close actions.
• Lead site inspections; monitor high-risk activities; drive safety improvements.
• Prepare EHS dashboards, conduct reviews, and report KPIs with leadership.
• Oversee risk assessments and ensure Design for Safety is integrated.
• Escalate unsafe work and drive corrective actions with senior management.

Skills

EHS governance

Construction safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Incident investigation

Risk management

Regulatory compliance

APAC travel

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety & Health

Job description

Nxera is seeking a Lead regional EHS governance professional to drive safety standards for data centre construction across APAC, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policy.

You will oversee contractor safety, incident investigations, risk management, and incident trend analysis, while enabling Design for Safety and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.