HSE Director - Construction - Data Centers/Energy Industries

Vallum Associates; Leeds; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic Health and Safety Director to lead EHS initiatives across Europe. In this pivotal role, you will shape the vision and execution of environmental, health, and safety programs within the construction sector. Your leadership will drive operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety culture across diverse projects. With a focus on continuous improvement, you will build and guide a team of EHS professionals, ensuring that all practices align with business objectives. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader passionate about safety and compliance in the construction and energy industries.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of EHS executive leadership experience across multiple construction sites.
• Extensive knowledge of EHS compliance regulations across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive EHS policies and compliance programs.
• Ensure adherence to EHS regulations across all operations and construction sites.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Health and Safety Director - Construction - Data Centers/Energy Industries

Location: Europe-wide/Remote with Travel

My client are seeking a strategic and experienced leader to join their team as Director of Construction Health and Safety (EHS) - Europe. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping and driving the vision, strategy, and execution of environmental, health, and safety programs across the European construction operations.

You will lead the development and continuous improvement of EHS systems, ensuring alignment with both business objectives and core values. This position will play a pivotal role in fostering a culture of safety, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across all European construction projects.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive EHS policies, procedures, and compliance programs across the full project portfolio.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant EHS regulations and standards across corporate offices, operations, and construction sites.
• Ensure compliance for all required EHS reporting across the European Project portfolio.
• Build and lead a team of external EHS professionals to support all parts of the projects across Europe.

Requirements:

• Ten+ years of EHS executive leadership with multiple sites including construction sites across Europe.
• Fifteen+ years of related experience in data centers, construction, energy industries or equivalent experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or relevant professional experience.
• Extensive knowledge of EHS compliance regulations across Europe.
• Availability to travel internationally; ability to travel up to 25% of the time.