Client-Side HSE Lead for Data Centre Construction (Hybrid)

Venquis; Fouju; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Permanent role on landmark programme

Job summary

Venquis is recruiting a permanent HSE Manager to sit on the client side of a major data centre construction programme in France. The role combines regular site presence with remote working and will own the HSE plan while holding contractors to it. You will be the reference on safety for regulatory interfaces.

Key responsibilities include developing the plan, verifying compliance, leading investigations, and managing relationships with labour authorities and regulators.

Qualifications

• Proven HSE leadership on large-scale construction or industrial projects (data centres, energy, or heavy infra).
• Strong knowledge of French HSE regulations (ICPE, CSPS/co-activity).
• Experience holding contractors to account and managing interfaces with regulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive the client-side HSE plan for the programme.
• Verify contractor HSE compliance against best practice and client framework.
• Oversee cross-company safety coordination and arbitration of co-activity issues.

Skills

HSE management

Fluent French

English communication

Education

HSE qualification

Job description

Venquis is recruiting a permanent HSE Manager to sit on the client side of a major data centre construction programme in France. The role combines regular site presence with remote working and will own the HSE plan while holding contractors to it. You will be the reference on safety for regulatory interfaces.

Key responsibilities include developing the plan, verifying compliance, leading investigations, and managing relationships with labour authorities and regulators.