EHS Lead – Multi-Hundred-Million-Euro Data Centre Development

Location Milan, Italy Sector Building & Construction Salary 100,000.00 EU per annum

Job title: EHS Lead – Multi-Hundred-Million-Euro Data Centre Development

Location: Milan, Italy

Company: Tier 1 Irish Data Centre Contractor

Package: €95,000 to €100,000 + package

The Company

This Tier 1 Irish data centre contractor has built a strong reputation for delivering large-scale, mission critical construction projects across Ireland and mainland Europe.

Specialising in turnkey data centre delivery, the company manages projects from design and construction through to mechanical, electrical and commissioning works.

With a substantial pipeline of secured projects across Europe, they continue to expand their operations and invest in experienced construction and EHS professionals.

They are currently delivering a multi-hundred-million-euro data centre development in Milan, Italy, and are looking for an experienced EHS Lead to strengthen their project team.

The Role: EHS Lead

As EHS Lead, you will take responsibility for managing Environmental, Health and Safety standards on a multi-hundred-million-euro data centre development in Milan, Italy.

Working closely with the Project Manager, Construction Managers, subcontractors and client representatives, you will ensure all construction activities are carried out safely and in compliance with relevant legislation, project-specific safety plans and the company's Integrated Management System.

You will lead and support the wider EHS team, maintaining high safety standards across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and electrical works throughout the construction programme.

This role will suit somebody with significant experience managing Health and Safety on large-scale construction projects who is confident leading site safety teams and dealing directly with senior project management.

Must Have Requirements

• Must have significant EHS experience on large-scale construction projects
• Proven experience managing an EHS team and delivering project safety requirements
• Relevant qualification in Environmental, Health and Safety required
• Strong knowledge of construction Health and Safety legislation and best practices
• Experience implementing safety management systems and managing site compliance required

Preferred Experience

• Data centre construction experience preferred
• Experience working on large-scale European construction projects beneficial
• Experience managing safety across multiple construction disciplines
• Strong knowledge of RAMS, permit-to-work systems and Integrated Management Systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Environmental, Health and Safety standards across the data centre project
• Ensure compliance with relevant EHS legislation and project-specific safety procedures
• Lead and support the wider EHS team, ensuring project safety requirements are met
• Coordinate and review method statements, risk assessments and permit-to-work procedures
• Carry out regular site inspections, safety audits and risk assessments
• Work closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers and subcontractors
• Manage REACH assessments, hazardous substances controls and reporting
• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks and awareness sessions across the project
• Liaise with client representatives and respond promptly to safety observations
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports and corrective action registers

About You

You will have significant experience managing Environmental, Health and Safety on large-scale construction projects, ideally within the data centre, pharmaceutical or industrial sectors.

You will be comfortable leading an EHS team, working closely with construction management and dealing directly with subcontractors and client representatives.

A practical approach is important. You should be confident identifying safety risks, implementing corrective actions and maintaining strong safety standards across a busy construction site.

Previous experience working on major European projects would be beneficial, particularly within the data centre construction sector.

What’s on Offer

Salary: €95,000 to €100,000 DOE

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• European data centre project exposure
• Professional development and training support
• Long-term career progression
• Strong pipeline of secured European projects
• Opportunity to lead EHS delivery on a substantial construction project

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