Head HSSE- Safety Assurance & Policies

Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

• Develop and execute the Group HSSE strategy aligned with business goals and growth ambitions.
• Lead a high-performing HSSE function that acts as a strategic partner to the business.
• Drive a proactive HSSE culture that prioritizes the safety and well‑being of employees, contractors, and stakeholders.

2. Governance, Consistency & Compliance

• Establish and enforce Group-wide HSSE policies and standards to ensure consistency across all regions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and international best practices in all operating locations.
• Oversee internal assurance programs to monitor HSSE performance and compliance.

3. Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Partner with Group Digital to drive digitalization initiatives that enhance HSSE data visibility, reporting, analytics, and risk prediction.
• Identify and implement global best practices to drive excellence in HSSE performance.
• Foster a learning culture by promoting knowledge sharing and lessons learned across projects and countries.

4. Engagement & Partnership

• Engage with country and project teams to support and guide HSSE implementation on the ground.
• Promote collaboration and alignment across all functions to integrate HSSE into decision‑making and business processes.

5. Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness

• Lead the development and execution of emergency response plans and crisis management protocols.
• Ensure robust incident reporting, investigation, and follow‑up processes are in place.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20+ years of progressive experience in HSSE roles, ideally within the energy, or renewable energy sectors.
• Strong knowledge of regional regulations and safety standards across Southeast Asia, China, India, and the UK.
• Proven leadership experience in managing multi‑country teams and complex projects.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of successfully implementing HSSE programs/strategies in fast‑paced, high‑growth environments.