HSE Supervisor

About this opportunity

Company Description

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.  As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced HSE Supervisor to join our team and support the construction of a large-scale data center project in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Mexico.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities on-site, ensuring full compliance with project requirements, Mexican regulations, client standards, and industry best practices. This role will work closely with project management teams, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives to promote a culture of safety excellence and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a safety-focused professional who thrives in dynamic construction environments and is passionate about delivering world-class safety performance on mission-critical infrastructure projects.

• Implement, monitor, and continuously improve project-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and assessments to verify compliance with project requirements, Mexican regulations, client standards, and industry best practices.
• Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with approved HSE plans, safe work practices, permit-to-work systems, and project safety procedures.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through daily engagement with site personnel and project leadership.
• Lead safety inductions, toolbox talks, risk awareness campaigns, and workforce safety initiatives.
• Review and evaluate Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Risk Assessments, Method Statements, and Safe Work Procedures before execution.
• Monitor high-risk activities including work at height, lifting operations, excavation works, electrical activities, confined space entry, and hot work operations.
• Conduct incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement mitigation measures to reduce safety and environmental impacts.
• Support construction management in ensuring compliance with NOM-STPS regulations and all applicable Mexican legal requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response planning, drills, and preparedness activities across the project.
• Track and report HSE performance metrics, observations, corrective actions, incidents, and leading indicators.
• Participate in project progress meetings and provide professional HSE guidance to project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate HSE records including inspections, training records, permits, audits, incident reports, and regulatory documentation.
• Support environmental compliance efforts related to waste management, hazardous materials handling, pollution prevention, and sustainability initiatives.
• Work closely with CSA and MEP teams to ensure HSE considerations are fully integrated into project execution.
• Assist project leadership in achieving safety, quality, schedule, and operational performance goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience supporting large-scale construction projects.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience on data center, industrial, manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, or mission-critical construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
• Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring project HSE plans and contractor safety programs.
• Experience conducting safety inspections, audits, incident investigations, and risk assessments.
• Knowledge of Mexican STPS regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Familiarity with NOM-031-STPS (Construction Safety), NOM-009-STPS (Work at Height), NOM-017-STPS (Personal Protective Equipment), and other relevant safety regulations.
• Strong understanding of hazard identification, risk management, and preventive safety practices.
• Working knowledge of civil, structural, architectural (CSA), and MEP construction activities.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Professional fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE management software.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to work full-time on site in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato.

Preferred Qualifications

• DC-3 certifications related to construction safety, work at heights, confined spaces, lockout/tagout (LOTO), excavation safety, or hazardous energy control.
• Certification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or Construction Safety.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent international safety certification.
• BCSP certifications such as CHST, OHST, ASP, or CSP.
• CPR and First Aid certification.
• Experience supporting hyperscale data center or mission-critical construction projects.
• Experience working with international clients and multinational construction teams.
• Strong understanding of contractor safety management systems and behavioral safety programs.
• Familiarity with Incident & Injury-Free (IIF) principles and Life Saving Rules programs.
• Experience utilizing construction management and HSE reporting platforms.
• Proven track record of achieving outstanding safety performance on complex construction projects.

Additional Information

Additional information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application.

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

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It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. 

Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. 

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