Safety Manager (EHS)

Mills Recruitment is partnering with a leading data center construction and engineering company to hire a Safety Manager based in Kempas Technology Park (KTP), Johor Bahru, Johor, supporting large-scale infrastructure and mission-critical projects.

About The Role

The Challenge

Lead project-wide Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) initiatives across active construction environments, ensuring compliance, risk mitigation, and a strong safety culture throughout project delivery.

The Opportunity

Play a key role in driving EHS excellence on complex construction projects, working closely with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards.

Compensation And Benefits

Market-aligned compensation package reflective of your experience and expertise.

What You Will Do

• Lead the implementation and operation of EHS management systems across assigned project sites.
• Conduct site inspections, safety audits, hazard assessments, and corrective action tracking.
• Oversee high-risk activities including lifting operations, hot work, confined space entry, work at height, and LOTO procedures.
• Manage subcontractor EHS performance, safety training programs, toolbox talks, and compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, authorities, and local EHS teams while supporting incident investigations and EHS reporting.

Who We Are Looking For

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of EHS management experience within construction, M&E, or industrial projects.
• Experience in large-scale projects; data center project experience will be highly preferred
• Familiarity with international EHS management systems and construction safety standards.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent international safety certifications are preferred.

Skills and Attributes:

• Strong organizational, coordination, and team management abilities.
• Excellent English communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sense of responsibility and execution capability.
• Ability to adapt to project site working environments.
• Strong leadership, cross-cultural communication, and resilience in fast-paced construction environments.

Apply Now

If you're ready to lead EHS excellence on major infrastructure projects in Johor Bahru, apply online now or send your latest CV to Danica Laxamana at [email protected].