EHS Lead

EHS Lead

• Week 1: Early morning flight to arrive on site no later than noon on Monday. (Monday 12pm - 4pm & Tuesday - Saturday 7am - 4pm)
• Week 2: Monday - Saturday (7am - 4pm)
• Week 3: Monday - Tuesday (7am - 4pm), Wednesday (7am - 11:30am). Travel home Wednesday; Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday off.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all Environmental, Health & Safety activities across the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with company policies, project requirements, and client expectations.
• Act as the primary EHS point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships and ensuring effective communication on all health, safety, and environmental matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor EHS policies, procedures, and management systems in accordance with standards, client requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Manage and coordinate EHS activities predominantly from the project office, ensuring effective oversight of project-wide safety performance, compliance, and reporting.
• Prepare, review, and present regular EHS reports, performance metrics, audit findings, and project updates to the client, senior management, and key stakeholders.
• Lead EHS meetings, client reviews, and project safety discussions, providing updates on performance, ongoing initiatives, potential risks, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure all project safety documentation, including Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS), procedures, and EHS plans, are reviewed, approved, and maintained in accordance with project requirements.
• Monitor subcontractor EHS compliance, ensuring appropriate safety procedures, documentation, and management systems are implemented across the project.
• Conduct regular site visits and inspections to verify compliance with EHS requirements, identify potential hazards, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are implemented.
• Lead incident investigations, reporting, and follow-up activities, ensuring root causes are identified and appropriate preventative and corrective measures are implemented.
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, and subcontractors to ensure EHS requirements are effectively communicated and integrated into construction activities.
• Oversee the delivery of safety inductions, toolbox talks, training sessions, and other safety awareness initiatives across the project.
• Monitor EHS performance, identify trends, and proactively implement initiatives to improve safety standards and promote a positive safety culture.
• Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations, sustainability requirements, and relevant industry standards.
• Drive continuous improvement across all EHS processes, systems, and project activities, ensuring high standards are maintained throughout project delivery.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Safety, or a similar discipline.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience in an EHS role within the construction, engineering, or industrial sectors.
• Previous experience managing EHS activities on large-scale construction or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, standards, and industry best practices.
• Proven experience in a senior EHS position, with responsibility for managing project-wide safety activities and coordinating with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience preparing and presenting EHS reports, leading client meetings, and managing EHS documentation and compliance requirements.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH or equivalent) are essential.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all organisational levels.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities, with experience driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to balance office-based EHS management and client-facing responsibilities with site-based safety oversight.
• Previous data centre, industrial, or mission-critical project experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to join a leading international data centre construction organisation.
• Involvement in the delivery of large-scale, technically complex data centre developments.
• Permanent employment with an attractive rotational working arrangement.
• Accommodation, transportation, and rotational flights provided.
• Weekly per diem in addition to a competitive salary package.
• Collaborative working environment with opportunities for career progression and professional development.