Senior Director-Health & Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Translate and implement company's global HSE vision, strategy, policies, and standards across the assigned regional portfolio.
• Champion a strong safety culture that prioritizes proactive risk management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Act as the senior HSE advisor to executive leadership, Project Directors, and Design & Construction stakeholders.
• Drive consistency in HSE governance, systems, and best practices across multiple projects.
• Provide end-to-end HSE leadership throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• Partner with Project Directors, Construction Leads, PMO, Engineering, and Operations to integrate HSE principles into project planning and execution.
• Ensure HSE risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support operational readiness activities to ensure seamless transition from construction to live operations.
• Establish robust HSE governance frameworks aligned with international standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Oversee regional HSE audits, inspections, compliance reviews, and assurance programmes.
• Ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
• Lead investigations into significant incidents, high-potential events, and near misses..
• Promote innovation and best practices that enhance health, safety, environmental performance, and operational resilience.
• Present executive-level reports and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
• Build strong relationships with regulatory authorities, clients, consultants, contractors, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in HSE, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) is required.
• Chartered Membership (CMIOSH), CSP, CRSP, or equivalent professional accreditation is highly desirable.
• Lead Auditor certification (ISO 45001 and ISO 14001) is an advantage.
• Minimum 18–20 years of progressive HSE experience across major construction, infrastructure, industrial, or mission-critical projects.
• At least 8–10 years in senior leadership positions managing regional or multi-project HSE portfolios and operations.
• Extensive experience supporting large-scale data centre, mission-critical, industrial, or complex construction projects and operations.
• Proven experience embedding HSE throughout design, construction, commissioning, and operational transition.
• Strong understanding of international HSE standards, regulatory frameworks, and contractor management.
• Demonstrated success in developing high-performing HSE teams and driving organisational safety culture.