HSE Director - Construction - Data Centers/Energy Industries

Vallum Associates; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic leader to take on the role of Health and Safety Director for Construction across Europe. This pivotal position involves shaping the vision and execution of environmental, health, and safety programs, ensuring compliance and fostering a culture of safety across all projects. With a focus on operational excellence, the successful candidate will lead a team of EHS professionals and drive continuous improvement in EHS systems. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact within the construction and energy sectors, with international travel involved.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive EHS policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations across corporate offices and construction sites.

Skills

EHS Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Safety Culture Development

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in 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.