Environment, Health and Safety Manager

Soben; Frankfurt; On-site; EUR 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an experienced EHS Manager to lead Environmental, Health and Safety programmes on major hyperscale data centre construction projects in the Frankfurt region. You will drive best-in-class safety performance across mission-critical programmes and collaborate with clients, contractors and project teams to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive EHS knowledge and fluency in English and German, with travel to project sites as

Qualifications

• Certified Health & Safety professional with construction/infra experience.
• Experience leading EHS programmes on large projects.
• Strong knowledge of German health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead Environmental, Health and Safety activities across assigned construction projects.
• Develop and maintain project EHS plans and management systems.
• Provide strategic EHS leadership to project teams and stakeholders.
• Champion a proactive safety culture with prevention and accountability.
• Monitor compliance with EHS legislation, client requirements and company standards.
• Lead site inspections, audits and incident investigations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Safety management

EHS compliance

Incident investigations

Risk assessments

Reporting

MS Office

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

IOSH Chartered

EHS qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHS software

Job description

About Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world's leading businesses, governments and organizations build their digital core, optimize operations and accelerate growth. Within Accenture's Infrastructure & Capital Projects practice, Soben delivers project management, commercial management, project controls, and Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) services across some of the world's most complex construction and infrastructure programmes.

About the Role

As part of our continued growth across Europe, we are seeking experienced EHS Managers to support major hyperscale data centre developments throughout the Frankfurt region. This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing EHS function, helping to drive best-in-class safety performance across mission-critical construction programmes.

As an EHS Manager, you will lead the implementation and oversight of Environmental, Health and Safety programmes on large-scale data centre construction projects. You will work closely with clients, contractors, project leadership teams and key stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance and operational excellence.You will be responsible for establishing a strong safety culture, managing project EHS performance, and ensuring compliance with local legislation, client requirements and Accenture's internal management systems.

Responsibilities

• EHS Leadership & Strategy
• Lead all Environmental, Health and Safety activities across assigned construction projects.
• Develop, implement and maintain project-specific EHS plans, procedures and management systems.
• Provide strategic EHS leadership to project teams, contractors and client stakeholders.
• Champion a proactive safety culture focused on prevention, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as the primary EHS point of contact for clients, contractors and regulatory bodies.
• Monitor project compliance with EHS legislation, client requirements and company standards.
• Lead site inspections, audits, safety tours and assurance reviews.
• Manage incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective action programmes.
• Ensure effective implementation of risk management processes across all project activities.
• Review and approve risk assessments, method statements, permits and contractor EHS documentation.
• Support planning and execution of high-risk construction activities, including:
• Monitor contractor EHS performance and drive corrective actions where required.

Qualifications

• Qualifications
• Basic Qualifications
• Certified Health and Safety professional such as:
• NEBOSH Diploma
• Chartered IOSH Membership (or working towards)
• Equivalent recognised EHS qualification
• Significant experience managing EHS programmes within construction, industrial, infrastructure or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of German health and safety legislation and industry best practice.
• Experience leading incident investigations and implementing corrective action programmes.
• Experience managing contractor safety compliance on complex projects.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong reporting, organisational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS reporting systems.
• Fluent written and spoken English and German.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project locations as required.

Required Skills

• Professional Skills
• Demonstrated leadership and team management capabilities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of safety, inclusion and continuous improvement.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working on hyperscale data centres, mission-critical facilities or major construction programmes.
• Qualifications or certifications relating to: