Senior Manager – HSEQ – APAC

Vanderlande Industries GmbH; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries GmbH seeks a Senior Manager for HSEQ (APAC) to drive safety and quality management across a growing airport business in the region. This leadership role requires a qualified professional with substantial experience in HSEQ, strong strategic vision, and the ability to motivate diverse teams toward continuous improvement and compliance.

Benefits

Collaborative leadership team

Diverse and high-growth APAC markets

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive HSEQ experience, especially in construction or infrastructure environments.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and training skills.
• Strong understanding of APAC-specific WHS legislation and ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive HSEQ strategic vision and ensure compliance across APAC.
• Motivate teams to develop strong safety and quality culture.
• Lead audits and assessments to ensure operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Professional qualification in HSEQ

Certificate IV in Occupational Health and Safety

Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

Senior Manager – Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) – APAC (Airports)

Location: Singapore

About the Role

Due to the continued growth of our Airport business across APAC in both revenue and geographic reach, we are seeking an accomplished HSEQ leader to shape and drive our strategic vision. As the Senior Manager – HSEQ (APAC), you will be accountable for setting and implementing the HSEQ agenda across the region. You will serve as the functional HSEQ representative for Domain Airports and play a pivotal leadership role in achieving compliance, continuous improvement, and a mature safety culture across diverse and complex geographies.

Potential candidates should be strong, pragmatic leaders who can create the strategic vision for the future of HSEQ in line with our corporate and Domain Airports strategy. In addition, you would need sufficient experience and international exposure to be able to deliver results across the diverse geographies that form Domain Airports.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Governance

• Represent HSEQ in the Domain Airports leadership, ensuring alignment with both corporate goals and regional objectives.
• Act as coach and strategic advisor to the Management Team on all HSEQ-related topics.
• Create and execute a comprehensive HSEQ strategy for Domain Airports, aligned with global business priorities and functional communities.
• Lead the Domain Airports’ Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality teams functionally to deliver high standards across regions.
• Maintain and further develop HSEQ Management Systems and digital tooling.
• Set HSEQ performance targets and drive the WISE CI Program to improve business outcomes.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

• Drive HSEQ across the full value chain, especially in Project Execution, Life Cycle Services, and Construction environments.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001) and APAC-specific Work Health & Safety (WHS) legislation.
• Oversee effective implementation of the Corporate HSE and Quality Management Systems across all regional operations.
• Coordinate and connect HSEQ initiatives across all Domain Airports locations to ensure consistency and synergy.
• Lead audits, assessments, certifications, and operational reviews to ensure compliance and drive improvements.

Risk Management & Incident Oversight

• Lead risk assessments, audits, inspections, and investigations; ensure timely resolution of incidents and non-conformances.
• Assure operational governance and adherence to business processes across regional entities.
• Support contractor HSE oversight, including verification of competencies, inductions, and compliance with legal and internal standards.

People, Culture & Stakeholder Management

• Motivate, coach, and mentor teams to develop a strong safety and quality culture across the business.
• Provide ongoing HSEQ training and capability development, including onboarding, site inductions, and certification compliance.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and clients.
• Influence senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to align with your HSEQ strategy and vision.

What You Bring

You will be an experienced industry professional with exceptional communication skills and the ability to manage across rapidly developing and culturally diverse environments. It is expected that you have a deep knowledge and professional qualification in HSEQ and demonstrate a strong desire to elevate every area of this role.

You possess international exposure and proven pragmatic leadership, with a strong ability to connect with people and inspire action. You must be highly analytical and capable of developing and executing a compelling vision and strategy. Maintaining an open, entrepreneurial mindset and taking initiative are crucial. The ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders behind your strategy will be key to your success in this position.

Essential Qualifications & Skills.

• 10+ years of progressive HSEQ experience, with at least 5 years in a construction or infrastructure environment, ideally within the APAC region.
• Proven experience in the implementation and management of ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 systems.
• Strong understanding of APAC-specific WHS legislation and cultural considerations across Southeast Asia, ANZ, and other emerging markets.
• Demonstrated leadership of geographically dispersed, multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication, training, and stakeholder influence skills.
• Strong analytical and decision-making abilities; able to process complex data and translate it into effective HSEQ strategies.
• High level of personal initiative, problem-solving ability, and passion for driving safety, quality, and environmental performance.
• Willingness to travel in APAC geographic regions.
  
• Professional qualification in HSEQ is required.
• Certificate IV or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety (highly regarded).
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE) (preferred).
• Construction Induction Card (White Card) and First Aid Certificate.

Why Join Us?

• Be a key driver of safety and quality in a global leader in airport automation and infrastructure solutions.
• Work across diverse and high-growth APAC markets, delivering impact on strategic regional projects.
• Collaborate with a high-performing, passionate, and values-driven leadership team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Vanderlande is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Language or disability status.

Apply Now

If you're a results-driven professional with a passion for operational excellence and leadership in HSEQ, we invite you to submit your resume and cover letter to join a team shaping the future of airport operations across APAC.