Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
We are looking for an experienced Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Officer to lead on-site safety for complex, fast-paced data center or mission-critical projects. This role requires hands-on site leadership, regulatory expertise, and the ability to manage contractor behaviour while fostering a culture of accountability and safety excellence. You’ll work closely with project, contractor, and authority stakeholders to ensure full compliance, incident prevention, and continual safety improvement. This role is a contract role with a duration of 14 months.
The Opportunity
- Manage all site safety operations, drive contractor compliance, and intervene proactively to prevent incidents.
- Conduct thorough risk assessments, safety briefings, and investigations in alignment with OSHA, OSHAA 2022, and DOSH standards.
- Liaise directly with authorities such as DOSH and BOMBA, providing accurate incident reports and regulatory responses.
- Track safety KPIs using leading and lagging indicators to identify issues and implement effective action plans.
- Lead behavioural change on site by proposing innovative safety strategies, ensuring accountability, and delivering consistent reporting.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
- A valid Green Book with SHO registration and 10+ years of site-based experience managing contractors.
- Proven experience in data center or mission-critical environments, ideally with Mandarin-speaking capability.
- Deep knowledge of DOSH, OSHA 1994, and OSHAA 2022 compliance requirements.
- Strong skills in reporting, incident investigation, and contractual interpretation related to safety obligations.
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the confidence to lead, influence, and implement real change—not just paperwork.
What we offer you
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair, and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling eligible members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
Please see a list of Arup’s Malaysia benefits below:
- Flexible working hours
- Paid maternity leave for 98 days
- Paid paternity leave for 7 working days
- Birthday leave
- Mobile phone allowance
- Travel allowance
- Purchase Additional leave of up to 20 days (permanent employees)
- International mobility opportunities
- Paid Annual subscription to relevant Professional association.
- Reimbursement of Professional Engineers application and examination fees
- Exam Leave (6 days)
- QP allowance
- Master’s Degree Sponsorship Scheme
- Car allowance for Associates and above.
Different people, shared values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup provide an environment where you will make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.
We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.
Our Application Process
Please apply directly through our applicant tracking system. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Talent Acquisition to discuss next steps. Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.
Arup does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies.
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