Alexander Obaigbena

Performance-driven Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Manager with over 12 years of experience delivering EHS, compliance, risk management and contractor assurance programmes across rail, data centres, telecommunications, critical infrastructure, engineering, construction and healthcare sectors. Proven expertise in ISO 45001, ISO 14001, CDM 2015, HSE Management Systems, auditing, incident investigation, permit-to-work systems, operational risk management and safety leadership. Experienced in supporting data centre construction and operational environments, leveraging technology and data-driven insights to drive regulatory compliance, operational excellence and a proactive Zero Harm culture.

Health & Safety professional with extensive experience across global corporate, high-risk technical environments, skilled in driving safety excellence through development of comprehensive training programmes and robust safety protocols, resulting in enhanced safety awareness and reduced risk. Proven success in leading cross-functional collaboration for safety improvements, integrating EHS best practices into corporate operations and maintaining meticulous EHS documentation. Committed to leveraging extensive background in safety management to contribute to business profitability and operational excellence in any sector.

Environmental, Health & Safety Manager - ALSTOM - United Kingdom

(2026-02)

Responsible for leading Environment, Health & Safety performance across rail engineering, maintenance, infrastructure, and construction activities, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, CDM 2015, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and Alstom's global EHS standards. Partner with operational leadership, project teams, contractors, and clients to strengthen risk management, contractor assurance, incident prevention, and safety culture while supporting the safe delivery of projects and depot operations. Leverage digital EHS tools and technology solutions to enhance compliance monitoring, assurance activities, reporting, and data-driven decision-making oversight

• Lead EHS assurance activities including audits, inspections, risk assessments, and compliance reviews across depot, operational, and project environments.
• Support internal audit programmes in accordance with Alstom's AZDP requirements, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate weekly and monthly EHS management review meetings, providing performance analysis, risk updates, compliance status, and strategic recommendations to leadership.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programmes, toolbox talks, leadership briefings, and workforce engagement initiatives to strengthen competence and promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Provide technical oversight of RAMS, Construction Phase Plans, permit-to-work systems, contractor assurance, and high-risk activities.
• Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses, ensuring effective implementation and closure of corrective and preventive actions.
• Utilise digital EHS platforms, reporting tools, and data analytics to monitor performance trends, improve compliance visibility, and support proactive risk management.
• Monitor EHS KPIs and governance metrics, providing decision-ready reports and recommendations to senior management.

Health & Safety Manager - CloudPay - United Kingdom

(2025-03 - 2026-01)

As the Health & Safety Manager with responsibility across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, oversaw the maintenance of ISO 45001 certification and supported ISO 14001 in the UK, ensuring UK regulatory compliance, alignment with Group HS&E governance, and continuous audit readiness across global operations. Responsible for the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and safety policies across all departments, ensuring compliance with regional and global regulatory requirements. Worked closely with external consultants to deliver site inspections, corrective actions, and safety programme improvements.

Led global compliance gap analyses to identify regulatory and system gaps, developed structured training programmes, and oversaw new-supplier evaluations to ensure alignment with CloudPay's EHS requirements. Provided routine, decision-ready reporting to the Director of Property & Facilities, supporting governance, assurance, and strategic oversight.

• Lead and continuously improve the global Health & Safety Management System, ensuring UK regulatory compliance, ISO 45001 alignment, and full integration with organisational objectives.
• Led UK ESOS Phase 3 compliance, working with external energy consultants to deliver ESOS assessments, evidence packs, and audit-ready submissions, successfully supporting ESOS Phase 3 audit sign-off.
• Provide HS&E governance and assurance across EMEA, APAC and the Americas, aligning regional requirements with UK and Group HS&E frameworks.
• Developed and executed the global H&S strategy, updating policies, closing compliance gaps, and increasing overall compliance by 20% across regions.
• Designed and delivered global induction and safety training programmes, improving regional standards by 25% and reducing incident rates by 30%.
• Implemented HS&E assurance programmes and performance KPIs, supporting internal audits, management reviews, and senior leadership reporting.
• Established governance frameworks and chaired H&S Committee meetings, providing senior leadership with clear reporting, risk insights, audit findings, and trend analysis.
• Embedded H&S into the Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Incident/Crisis Management Framework, ensuring staff welfare, risk mitigation, and organisational resilience are central to emergency planning and response.
• Led the global risk assessment programme across offices, remote workers, ergonomic environments, and contractor operations, strengthening operational risk management and informing leadership of risks impacting operations, reputation, and continuity.
• Conducted investigations and root cause analysis (RCA) for all incidents, achieving 100% corrective-action closure and improving overall incident management maturity.
• Built compliance and incident-trend dashboards using data analytics, enhancing real-time visibility, assurance, and leadership decision-making.
• Partnered extensively with regional office managers, FM teams, legal, HR, procurement, and external consultants, ensuring contractor compliance, supplier due diligence, and consistent application of H&S standards.
• Strengthened safety culture through continuous engagement, targeted communications, and proactive risk-prevention initiatives.

Ward's Environmental Health & Safety Champion - NHS CNWL - Cherrywood Unit, Milton Keynes, UK

(2023-03 - 2025-03)

Conducted audits and drove overall procedures in compliance with set standards as Environmental Health and Safety Champion. Supported wards in achieving environmental, fire, health, and safety standards to support Patient and Staff Safety. Locally managed NHS health and safety policies and systems across departments, ensuring alignment with UK regulations and best practices and Trust-wide framework.

• Implemented a structured risk assessment program to proactively identify, address, and minimize potential hazards across clinical, office, and ward-based environments.
• Developed and delivered health and safety training programs to ensure compliance and awareness among staff members.
• Ensured compliance with CDM 2015 duties during ward refurbishment and maintenance works by coordinating with contractors, reviewing RAMS, and overseeing the safe planning and execution of construction-related activities.
• Conducted compliance gap analysis to assess training and regulatory needs, implementing corrective actions where necessary.

Environmental, Health & Safety SME - Managed Services, Africa - Ericsson AB - Middle East & Africa

(2019 - 2023)

Spearheaded sustainability initiatives, such as carbon footprint reduction, water conservation, and biodiversity protection to support the company's environmental objectives. Delivered strategic support to managed service field operations across Africa, ensuring compliance with Ericsson directives and customer specific EH&S requirements. Developed and updated safety procedures in accordance with local legislation and project demands.

Evaluated EHS competencies of suppliers and external resources during pre-qualification in alignment with project safety standards. Collaborated with commercial and contract teams to provide EHS solutions for RFPs and tenders, tailored to varying health and safety regulations. Implemented and periodically reviewed health and safety plans, risk assessments, and safe work systems for high-risk activities.

Identified environmental risks by conducting environmental risk assessments. Mitigated environmental impacts by developing and implementing effective strategies. Rolled out regular environmental audits to assess compliance with environmental regulations.