EHS Manager - Data Centre Construction

In this role you will lead on-site EHS delivery for a 27MW hyperscale data centre project near Frankfurt. You’ll drive the implementation of EHS management systems, uphold compliance, and foster a proactive safety culture across the workforce. You’ll support project teams, audits, and incident investigations while aligning with client and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role with a clear impact on safety performance and project success.

• Lead on-site implementation of EHS management systems
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental legislation, client requirements and internal standards
• Foster a proactive safety culture across the project
• Support PSCS duties where applicable
• Develop and manage project-specific safety plans and EHS documentation
• Lead and attend EHS coordination meetings
• Conduct site inspections, audits and compliance checks
• Review RAMS, SOPs, project execution plans and risk assessments
• Monitor training compliance (Safe Pass, CSCS, etc.)
• Coordinate safety arrangements across workforce and subcontractors
• Support incident investigations and lessons-learned reviews
• Log, assign and close audit findings on the digital platform
• Prepare EHS reports and support KPI tracking
• Collaborate with project teams, management, subcontractors and client representatives
• Support wellbeing and wider EHS initiatives
• Represent the business professionally during audits and client engagements
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and practical safety solutions
• Ensure EHS training needs are identified and supported
• Maintain consistent standards across projects with the wider EHS function

• 6+ years in a comparable EHS/HSE or Safety Lead role
• Background in the construction industry
• Site-based project delivery experience
• Recognised third-level qualification in Environmental Health & Safety or related discipline
• EHS accreditation such as IOSH or equivalent
• Solid knowledge of construction safety legislation and regulatory requirements
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Experience conducting 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 EHS platforms (Procore, EIDA, Kianda or similar)
• Fluent English
• Full, clean driving licence

• Strong communication
• Stakeholder management
• Organisational skills
• Procore
• EIDA
• Kianda