Public summary
Seeking an experienced Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to support major data centre construction projects in Germany. This full-time, site-based role involves working closely with project management, construction teams, subcontractors, client representatives, and EHS teams to ensure high standards for health, safety, and environmental performance throughout project delivery. Ideal candidates will have experience in technically complex construction environments such as data centres, mechanical and electrical construction, pharmaceuticals, or industrial sectors. Professional English proficiency and practical knowledge of site safety management are required.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Hesse
- Remote status
- On-site
- German requirement signal
- Unclear
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Support implementation of project EHS management systems on construction sites; conduct site safety inspections, audits, and behavioral observations; identify hazards and implement corrective actions; ensure compliance with German occupational health and safety legislation (e.g., DGUV regulations), construction site requirements, and client EHS standards; review risk assessments, method statements, and subcontractor EHS documentation; coordinate between multiple stakeholders including subcontractors and client safety coordinators; deliver site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety awareness programs; manage high-risk activities such as working at height, lifting, hot works, confined spaces, and electrical/mechanical installations; support incident investigations and root-cause analysis; maintain EHS records and documentation; monitor subcontractor safety performance; participate in safety meetings and emergency preparedness planning; report on EHS KPIs and promote a proactive safety culture.
Qualifications
Recognized qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related discipline; practical experience in construction or engineering EHS roles; strong knowledge of construction site safety, audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigation; experience with subcontractor management; strong communication, organizational, and reporting skills; proficiency in English; familiarity with German occupational health and safety legislation and standards is highly desirable; previous data centre or mission-critical construction experience preferred; additional safety qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent are an advantage.