EHS Manager (a) Construction Projects

- Lead EHS strategy on a major complex construction project - High-impact role with broad stakeholder exposure

Our client is a leading international organisation delivering complex engineering and construction projects across Europe. To support ongoing project activities, they are seeking an experienced EHS professional who can make an immediate impact in a fast-paced and highly regulated environment, with a quick start preferred. Job Description - Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of project EHS policies, procedures and management systems - Ensure compliance with all relevant environmental, health and safety legislation and industry standards - Coordinate project risk assessments, method statements, permits to work and safe systems of work - Support the onboarding, induction and training of employees and subcontractors - Monitor project safety performance indicators and drive corrective actions where required - Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance reviews - Manage hazardous substances assessments and control measures - Investigate incidents, near misses and accidents, ensuring timely reporting and corrective action implementation - Provide expert EHS guidance to project leadership teams and key stakeholders - Ensure subcontractor compliance with site EHS requirements - Maintain accurate safety documentation, statutory inspection records and project safety files - Promote waste reduction, recycling initiatives and environmental best practices across the project - Lead and develop EHS team members while fostering a proactive safety culture The Successful Applicant - Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Environmental, Health & Safety or a related discipline - Minimum 7 years of EHS experience within large-scale construction environments (e.g. power plants, data centers) - Previous experience managing EHS teams and driving safety performance on major projects - Strong knowledge of environmental, health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements - Experience working on mission-critical, industrial or data centre projects would be advantageous - Proven ability to influence stakeholders and engage operational teams - Strong communication, reporting and IT skills - Proactive, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail - Able to work independently while collaborating effectively across multidisciplinary teams - Flexible and adaptable within project-driven environments - Business fluency in English, German is an advantange What's on Offer - Key leadership position on a high-profile construction project - Opportunity to shape and strengthen site safety culture - Exposure to complex, large-scale project environments - Collaborative and international working environment - Strong stakeholder visibility and decision-making responsibility - Immediate impact within a fast-moving project team