EHS Manager – Data Centre Project

Our client, delivering the mechanical package on a 27MW hyperscale data centre approximately 25 minutes from Frankfurt airport, is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead site-based EHS delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead on-site implementation of the company's EHS management systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety and environmental legislation, client requirements and internal standards.
• Build and maintain a strong, proactive safety culture across the project.
• Support PSCS duties, where applicable.
• Develop, maintain and manage project-specific safety plans, safety files and EHS documentation.
• Lead and attend project EHS coordination meetings.
• Carry out regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
• Review and support sign-off of RAMS, SOPs, project execution plans and dynamic risk assessments.
• Track training compliance, including Safe Pass, CSCS and other project- or country-specific requirements.
• Coordinate and monitor safety arrangements across the workforce, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Support incident investigations, lessons-learned reviews and close-out of corrective actions.
• Ensure audit and inspection findings are logged, assigned and closed via the relevant digital platform.
• Prepare EHS reports and support KPI tracking.
• Work closely with project teams, management, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Support wellbeing and wider EHS initiatives across the project.
• Represent the business professionally during audits, inspections and client engagements.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and practical safety solutions on site.
• Ensure project EHS training needs are identified and supported.
• Work with the wider EHS function to maintain consistent standards across projects.

Requirements

We're looking for an experienced EHS professional with a strong construction safety background and the ability to influence safe behaviours on site. You should have:

• 6+ years' experience in a comparable EHS, HSE, Health & Safety or Safety Lead role.
• A background within the construction industry.
• Experience in site-based, project delivery environments.
• A recognised third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or a related discipline.
• Relevant EHS accreditation, such as IOSH or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of construction safety legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience carrying out site audits, inspections and risk reviews.
• Experience reviewing RAMS, method statements, SOPs, project execution plans and risk assessments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Experience with digital construction/EHS platforms such as Procore, EIDA, Kianda or similar.
• Fluent English.
• A full, clean driving licence.

Desirable Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• Previous experience on construction projects in mainland Europe.
• Background in M&E, MEP, building services or data centre construction.
• Experience working with international project teams.
• Experience supporting contractor and subcontractor safety management.
• Knowledge of European construction safety requirements.
• Experience on large-scale, fast-paced construction projects.

What Will Help You Succeed

You'll do well in this role if you can:

• Make informed decisions and offer practical safety recommendations.
• Build strong working relationships with project teams, subcontractors and client representatives.
• Stay organised across day-to-day EHS planning, coordination and execution.
• Use data, audits, inspections and site observations to drive improvement.
• Communicate clearly with both site teams and senior stakeholders.
• Work confidently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Balance compliance requirements with practical, site-based problem solving.
• Challenge unsafe behaviours in a professional, constructive way.
• Represent the business to a high standard on site.