Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Project Health Safety Environment Manager

Direct message the job poster from Kenton Black

Director - Kenton Black International - Data Centre & High-Tech Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist

Frankfurt

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE DATA CENTRE EXPERIENCE & AN EU PASSPORT

This leading international contractor is looking for an experienced senior Health & Safety professional to take on the role of HSE Lead on a major Data Centre construction project in Frankfurt.

The successful candidate will -

• Lead the identification and management of high-risk activities across all project phases, collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure proactive safety planning and coordination.
• Champion the implementation and continuous improvement of risk control measures, ensuring they are effective, monitored, and embedded in daily operations.
• Develop and maintain robust reporting and communication structures to provide clear visibility of HSE performance across the project.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of site-level HSE planning through active engagement with contractors, workers, and supervisors.
• Be a visible and proactive safety leader onsite — conducting audits, mentoring teams, and driving a culture of safety excellence.
• Conduct independent audits across all construction activities, identifying gaps and driving corrective actions.
• Ensure sub-contractors establish and maintain outstanding safety practices and procedures, aligned with project and regulatory standards.
• Maintain and enhance health and safety management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).

Candidates should have -

• Proven experience in a senior HSE role on large‑scale construction projects, ideally within data centre, pharmaceutical, oil & gas, or high‑voltage infrastructure sectors.
• Strong track record in contractor management and stakeholder engagement, including design teams and project professionals.
• Deep understanding of European HSE regulations and standards, with the ability to apply them in complex, fast‑paced environments.
• Excellent communication skills — both verbal and written — with the ability to influence and lead across diverse teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for building strong relationships through openness, purpose, and shared achievement.
• Legal right to work in Germany.

Please get in touch to register your interest.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Management

Industries: Construction