Senior EHS Advisor - Data Centre & Mission-Critical Projects

About the role

Turner & Townsend is hiring a Senior Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor in Hong Kong to provide client-side EHS leadership, assurance and oversight for large-scale data centre, mission-critical and high-tech construction projects. The role works closely with project teams, consultants, contractors and commissioning teams so that construction, testing, commissioning and operational readiness are delivered safely and in line with legislation, industry best practice and client requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a proactive safety culture, advise project teams and contractors, support continuous improvement and enforce Stop Work Authority where credible risk exists.
• Take part in project planning, Safety in Design workshops and risk assessments, and support project-specific EHS management plans and procedures.
• Carry out site inspections, audits and field assessments, review contractor EHS documentation and track corrective actions.
• Lead EHS assurance for high-risk activities, testing, commissioning, energisation and handover in live operational environments.
• Support incident reporting, investigation and root cause analysis, and prepare weekly and monthly EHS reports and dashboards.
• Maintain accurate records and produce a close-out and handover report summarising residual risks, lessons learned and recommendations.
• Build relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and operational teams, and facilitate EHS meetings and workshops.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, construction management or a related discipline.
• Registered Safety Officer (RSO) status in Hong Kong highly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant EHS experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or mission-critical facilities.
• Proven experience on large-scale construction, data centre or critical facility projects, and with MEP installations.
• Strong knowledge of Hong Kong OHS legislation and standards, and experience with audits, inspections, incident investigations and contractor reviews.
• Good understanding of ISO 45001 principles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Chinese.

Required skills

• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent are advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and digital reporting tools.
• Excellent report writing, presentation and stakeholder management skills.