Regional EHS & Sustainability Leader

First Point Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

First Point Group is seeking a Regional Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability based in Singapore to lead EHS strategy across Asia Pacific. The role requires travel across Asia and governance of EHS programmes on major construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in EHS, experience across multiple countries in Asia, and a strong track record of driving safety culture and regulatory compliance in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive EHS experience, including leadership responsibility across multiple countries in Asia.
• Demonstrated experience managing EHS programmes for major construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of international EHS management standards ISO.
• Experience working within complex, multinational project environments.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.
• Strong incident investigation, risk management and audit experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel regularly throughout Asia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the regional EHS strategy across multiple Asian markets.
• Establish and maintain consistent health, safety and environmental management systems throughout the organisation.
• Provide oversight and governance for major construction and capital project activities.
• Support country and project leadership teams to ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Conduct regular audits, risk assessments and site inspections across regional operations.
• Develop leading indicators, performance metrics and reporting frameworks for executive leadership.
• Drive contractor EHS management programmes and improve supply chain safety performance.
• Investigate significant incidents, determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Facilitate EHS leadership training and capability development programmes.
• Promote environmental sustainability initiatives across project and operational environments.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies, clients, consultants and industry stakeholders.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management on EHS risks, trends and strategic priorities.

Skills

Leadership

EHS Strategy

Audits & Investigations

Stakeholder Management

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in OHS/related

Job description

First Point Group is seeking a Regional Head of Health, Safety & Sustainability based in Singapore to lead EHS strategy across Asia Pacific. The role requires travel across Asia and governance of EHS programmes on major construction projects.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years in EHS, experience across multiple countries in Asia, and a strong track record of driving safety culture and regulatory compliance in complex environments.